Financial Aid
Here are some quick steps for understanding the financial aid process.
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on FAFSA
2. FAFSA processing takes 2 weeks if filed on-line or 4 weeks if filed by mail.
3. The federal government will send an eligibility reporter to your home campus.
4. Your home campus then issues an Award Letter detailing your financial aid.
5. If required, sign and return the Award Letter to your home campus.
*File for financial aid well in advance of the beginning of the semester
*Each year a FAFSA must be completed
*The financial aid filing year is June through May
*You must be admitted to a degree program at your home campus
*Generally, but not always, you must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Try these links for more information:
Financial Aid Guide