Financial Aid & Scholarships News

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The 2014 Summer Financial Aid Application is now available!

2014-2015 PLUS applications are now available at studentloans.gov

Fall 2014 entering students will begin receiving financial aid award letters as of March 2014. 

Returning students will begin receiving financial aid award letters once Spring 2014 grades are processed and final eligibility is determined.

All students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1^st.

• ‌7 Easy Steps to Completing the FAFSA
  
• IRS Data Retrieval Tool 'How To' Video
  

Don't forget that you need to be registered in your classes on or before the term's census date to be eligible for federal or state aid.

14/MY (Maymester)  Census date is 05/13/14

14/S1 (Summer I)    Census date is 06/10/14

14/S2 (Summer II)   Census date is 07/15/14

If you have classes that begin on an irregular date, the census dates may be different.

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 2013 income taxes electronically.

File your taxes early and complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA.  Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for faster and easier completion!

FAFSA Tips for Unique Situations  

Loan Quick Reference Guide:
A Quick Reference Guide for Choosing a Student or Parent Loan by fastweb.com

Award Notification Information

Other Important FAS Updates