How to Apply for Aid

Our Financial Aid Officers specialize in assisting students who are interested in exploring their financial aid options. You can begin this process by:

  • Setting an appointment
    Let your Assistant Director of Admissions (ADA) know that you are interested in applying for financial aid. The ADA will set up an appointment for you to meet with a Financial Aid Officer in the school's Student Financial Services Department.
  • Gathering Information
    Bring the following information to your appointment at the Student Financial Services Department so a Financial Aid Officer can give you a quick estimate of the type of aid for which you are eligible:
    • A copy of your previous year's* U.S. income tax return. (If you cannot locate your copy, let us know immediately and we can tell you how to obtain one.)
    • Information about your untaxed income and assets
    • A copy of your parents' tax return from the previous year* and information about their untaxed income and assets. (your parents are urged to come to this appointment with you). All of these apply to you if:
  • you are not married
  • you do not have legal dependents
  • you are under 24 years old**
  • you are not a veteran of the U.S. armed services
  • you are not an orphan or ward of the court.

*"previous year" refers to the year 2006 if you are starting school between July 2007 and June 2008; to the year 2007 if you are starting school between July 2008 and June 2009, etc.

**If you are starting school between July 2007 and June 2008, you must be 24 years old by December 31, 2007. If you are starting school between July 2008 and June 2009, you must be 24 years old by December 31, 2008, etc.