Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
What is your school code to put on the FAFSA?
* 001708
Where can I download the Endowment Scholarship application that is due on March 1?
* You can click here to download a form.
My sister applied for financial aid last year but didn't receive any aid. Is it worth it for me to apply for aid this year?
* Absolutely. Your sister should reapply for aid as well. With two family members in college, your family will incur greater educational costs. This will be taken into consideration when you apply for aid.
My brother is 27 years old and lives at home. Should he be included in the household size?
* Family members should be included in the household size only if your parents can verify that they provide more than half the support for the individual.
I don't live at home with my parents. Does this mean I am an independent student?
* Not necessarily. Dependency status is based on the FAFSA guidelines. However, check with the financial aid administrator at the college you plan to attend if you feel you have a unique situation that does not meet one of the criteria.
Where will I get a form to apply for federal and state programs?
* The form you need to complete is called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and it can be completed online at FAFSA on the Web. To apply online, you (and your parent, if you are a dependent) must first be assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the U.S. Department of Education.
How much time elapses before I am notified of the amount of financial aid that I may receive?
* We will begin sending out award letters to admitted students beginning in March.
What if my parents' taxes are not completed by the college's deadline to apply for aid?
* Most schools will permit you to use an estimate to file the FAFSA; however, you will have to provide completed federal income tax information before actual awards will be made.
I don't know which college I'm going to attend.
* All schools that you list on the FAFSA will receive an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).
My parents are divorced. I live with my mother, but my father claims me on his tax return. How do I apply for aid?
* Complete an application for aid with your information and your mother's information. Only the custodial parent (parent with whom the child lives) is required to supply the necessary financial information.
My parents are divorced. My mother is remarried and my stepfather hasn't adopted me. Is my stepfather required to supply his financial information when I apply for aid?
* Yes. Your mother and stepfather must both supply financial information when you are applying for aid since all resources in the household must be considered.
Since I applied for aid my father got a new job. He isn't going to earn as much money from his new job as he did from his previous job. Can I receive more financial aid?
* Contact the financial aid office. The financial aid administrator will want to review your situation and can then make a decision regarding your financial aid award.