You should file a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and indicate your interest in student employment and student loans by checking the appropriate boxes on the FAFSA. Checking these boxes does not commit you to accepting these [...]
Pell Grants are the foundation of federal student aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. Pell Grants are for undergraduate students.
Aid from most programs is awarded based on financial need (except for unsubsidized and PLUS loans). An expected family contribution (EFC) number is used to determine need. The EFC is a measure of your family's [...]
The financial aid administrator at your college can help determine what you're eligible for. There are, however, some basic guidelines for all applicants. They must: Demonstrate financial need; this means that your cost of education [...]
No. You can apply for financial aid any time after January 1. To actually receive funds, however, you must be admitted and enrolled at the college.
Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as unsubsidized [...]
Yes. You must apply for financial aid every year. If your financial circumstances change, you may get more or less aid. Note that your eligibility for financial aid may change significantly, especially if you have [...]
Send in the form as soon as possible after January 1. Do not wait until your taxes are done. Although it is better to do your taxes early, it is ok to use estimates of [...]
The need analysis process for financial aid uses the family's income and tax information from the most recent tax year to judge your eligibility for need-based financial aid during the upcoming academic year. Since the [...]
You can apply for financial aid even before you've been accepted to a college or soon after you file your taxes. Most applicants follow this guideline: For summer and fall, we recommend that you apply immediately [...]
