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Financial Aid


There are TWO main resources that you will need during your college career that are related to Financial Aid:

1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid Website
2. The Financial Aid Office at your school.

FAFSA forms are something that should be filled out BEFORE you leave for school. The deadline is usually at the beginning of JULY. The FAFSA forms can be completed online. These are very time consuming, so make sure to have all the documents necessary before you begin.

From the data you enter into the FAFSA application, your Financial Aid eligibility will be determined. From this, your college will award you NEED-BASED Financial Aid. You will probably need some assistance from your parents when you are filling out the FAFSA application.

Your Financial Aid Office can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Each academic semester, you will be required to stop by the Financial Aid office with certain forms and information so that your Financial Aid continues throughout your education. If you do NOT update your information, your Financial Aid may STOP. Be aware that they can stop giving you Financial Aid at their discretion, if you do not follow the proper procedures.

The Financial Aid office also holds lots of information about how to increase your Financial Aid and apply for more scholarships and financial assistance. Befriend the workers in this office, and graduate with less debt!


Some Helpful Sites:

www.StudentAid.ed.gov This is a comprehensive website from the US Department of Education that offers information about financial aid, federal loans, grants, and scholarships.

www.AIE.org Adventures in Education is a nonprofit that offers advice and resources about FAFSA, Scholarships, and other means of financial assistance. This site is easy to use for parents, students, and teachers.

www.MHESO.state.mn.us Answer just a few questions about your interests and activities, and this site will give you at least 70 various scholarship opportunities.

 

 

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