How to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA form is a standard document used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid. Information you provide on the FAFSA form is used to determine your eligibility for many financial aid programs including:

• Federal Pell
• Federal Stafford Loan program
• Some state student assistance programs

In general, to receive aid from student aid programs you must meet specific program eligibility requirements and:

• Demonstrate financial need, except for some loan programs.
• Not be in default on a prior educational loan or owe repayment on a prior grant.
• Possess a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
• Be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Make satisfactory academic progress.
• Sign a statement of educational purpose and a certification statement on overpayment and defaults, both found in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Register with Selective Service, if required.
• Not have been convicted of certain drug violations.

The FAFSA form may seem complicated, but you shouldn't have problems if you take it step by step and use the instructions that come with the form. If you're not sure how to answer a particular question, just check the numbered instructions again. If you still can't determine the answer you need, call Student Financial Services at the school. We will be glad to help!

How your financial aid is paid:
The Student Financial Plan will provide you with a schedule for aid payments from each aid program you use.

When you complete the Federal Stafford and FPLUS Loan applications and authorize transfer of funds electronically, your student account is automatically credited with your loan.