Financial aid is complex. Here are the high-level pieces to the puzzle.
Who Receives Aid?
Everyone who completes the FAFSA (and any additional information requests) will be offered the federal financial aid they are eligible for. At 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录, our policy for university funds gives priority to the neediest students, as determined by the FAFSA.
Application Process
December to听early spring
- The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the FAFSA each academic year (get more info on how to apply). The FAFSA helps us determine your eligibility for grants, loans, work-study and need-based scholarships. The FAFSA typically opens Oct. 1 each year, but this year, it's expected to open Dec. 1. We strongly recommend you complete the application by March 1听in order to be considered for all types of aid.听
- Learn more about the types of aid you may be eligible for.
- View aid details for you. Certain people & programs have unique aid eligibility and/or requirements.
- Between the time you apply for financial aid and the time you start classes at 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to determine your financial aid eligibility. This process is called verification. It's important you complete this process because we cannot give you aid without it.
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
Mid-February, but depends on when you complete the FAFSA
- In February, continuing students and听newly admitted students typically begin to receive financial aid offers听补苍诲 estimates for the upcoming school year.听Students will only begin to hear from us once they're admitted.
- Learn how aid is determined, estimate your college expenses, and see example budgets.
Receiving Your Aid
One week before classes begin
- You'll receive your听financial aid offer and听resources for听understanding your aid.
- As long as you have completed all to-do items from our office, your aid will apply to your university bill one week before the first day of classes (usually a Monday). Any remaining aid will be refunded.
- In order to keep your aid, it's important to understand the financial aid policies.
Information on applying for aid听is also available in Spanish (听听solicitud de ayuda financiera听disponible en espa帽ol).