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Federal Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Programs
TIMING
| For the academic year: |
2008-2009 |
| New funding opens: |
January 1, 2008 |
| Priority Application deadline: |
March 15, 2008 |
After this application deadline, you may still apply for whatever funds remain
available. |
The federal government provides many financial asssistance options for students:
- Loans, which must be repaid
- Grants, which do not require repayment
- Work-Study, jobs to finance your education
To apply for these federal programs, follow the steps below.
| Step 1: |
Student/Parent Electronic Signature
Obtain
a federal PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov.
Keep it private. It will allow you to sign forms submitted on the web. |
| Step 2: |
Apply for Federal and State Grants/Loans/Work-study
Carefully
fill out and submit a FAFSA form on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
You will need the code for GBC; it is 006977. There is no charge
for this service. |
| Step 3: |
Check for Missing Documents & Offer Letter
Within
two to three weeks, the student financial services office will send you a post card
asking you to log into Web-Reg to
determine whether an award has been offered or additional information is needed.
You may also be asked to complete one or more forms available
online. Complete this step by July 21, 2008. |
| Step 4: |
Read the Financial Aid Handbook
Complete the online Quiz to verify that you have read the handbook.
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For
LOAN Applicants:
Students and Parents, Choose a Lender at Simple
Tuition |
Step 5: |
Activate Student Loan
Before loan funds are dispersed, loan applicants will be required to
complete an Entrance
Interview.** Generally this occurs in August. If this is required,
you will receive a mailed notification. Print and read the Loan
Checklist.*
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| Step 6: |
Activate Parent Loan
Loans and grants for dependent students under the age of 24 are limited.
If increased amounts are desired, parents must apply for a Plus
Loan.** Once the Parent Loan Master Promissory Note is completed, please
complete the Parent Loan Request.* |
| Step 7: |
Exit Counseling
If you are the recipient of a student loan and you
enroll in less than six credits in a semester, you will be required to complete
an Exit
Interview.** |
| For WORK-STUDY
Applicants |
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Eligibility
Check with Student Financial Services to see if you are eligible.
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available free at Adobe.
**The links for Plus Loans and Entrance and Exit Interviews take you to the Sallie
Mae website. The first time you visit the site, you will need to Register in order
to be able to log in. |
