What is financial aid?
Financial aid is money to help you go to college. The money comes from the federal government, the state government, the colleges, and from private so...
How do I begin the application process?
First you must apply for financial aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A government processor reviews your income an...
How is financial need determined?
When you file your FAFSA the government calculates a number called the "Expected Family Contribution." This is the amount you (and sometimes your pare...
Who is eligible for financial aid?
All students who may need financial assistance for college are encouraged to apply for aid. Even those who think they may not be eligible may be surpr...
How do I get financial aid?
APPLY. The biggest mistake students make is not to apply because they don't think they'll qualify. To apply for federal, state and university financia...
How much financial aid can I receive?
The amount of financial aid you receive depends upon your financial need. Except for some loans, your financial aid cannot exceed that need.
Do I need to be admitted before I apply for financial aid?
No. Don't wait until you receive your letter of admission before applying for financial aid. You may miss important deadlines. However, you will need ...
What kinds of financial aid exist?
Financial aid comes in three basic forms: grant & scholarship, work, and loans.
Do I need to pay my tuition and fees if I'm getting financial aid?
Each campus has a specific way to pay tuition and fees. Often your financial aid will cover your tuition and fees. Sometimes it will not. If you atten...
When will I get my financial aid?
If you complete all the paperwork required by the college by the deadlines the college sets, then you will usually have money available when school st...
Do I have to have good grades to receive financial aid?
NO. Need-based financial aid is usually not based on academic performance; it is based on financial need. Even if you have not had good grades in the ...
Where does the money come from?
The largest provider of financial aid is the federal government. Colleges and universities and the state contribute a large portion of grant dollars, ...
I've been out of school a long time. I'm not ready to be a full-time student but I still need help with college costs. Is there any aid for me?
You don't have to be a full-time student to receive financial aid. At all colleges, in order to receive assistance from other state and federal progra...
What is meant by "professional judgment"?
Professional judgment refers to the decisions that financial aid administrators may make with respect to calculating financial aid eligibility when th...
If I have other questions, whom can I contact or talk to?
For questions about the FAFSA or federal student financial aid programs you can contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-4-FED-AID. F...

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