What's New For 2013-2014?

Identity & Statement of Educational Purpose

Effective the 2013-2014 Award Year, a select number of students will be required to sign an Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose Form that certifies who they are and that the federal student aid they may receive will only be used for educational purposes and for the cost of attending school. Students who are selected to fulfill this requirement should appear in person at the school to present a valid, government issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license, and sign in the presence of an authorized representative. A student who is unable to appear at the school must mail to our office a notarized Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose Form along with a clear and readable photocopy of their government issued photo ID. Federal regulations require that our office maintain original documents.

Did You Know?

12 Semester Lifetime Limit for Federal Pell Grant

The duration of a student's Federal Pell Grant eligibility is limited to 12 semesters, or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever comes first. This new amendment to the Higher Education Act, Section 401 (c)(5) is a federal mandate and not subject to appeal. For more information, click here.

Data Retrieval Tool

The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (through the FAFSA website) is now available two weeks after filing your 2012 income taxes electronically. Use this helpful tool to avoid having to manually load your income tax information on your FAFSA. Click here for detailed instructions for the Data Retrieval Tool process.

File your taxes early and complete the 2013-2014 FAFSA.  Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for faster and easier completion!

Federal Regulation regarding repeated coursework

FAFSA Tips for Unique Situations  

Loan Quick Reference Guide:
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Award Notification Information

Other Important FAS Updates