How do I apply for Aid?

Financial Aid & Veterans Services__________How do I Apply?

What is Federal Financial Aid? How Do I Apply? Basic Eligibility Satisfactory Academic Progress What is the Process? How is Financial Aid Awarded? Loan Information Session Financial Aid Links		In order to apply for federal aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastest way to apply is on-line, or you can click on the picture below. You must submit a new application for every new academic year. Or, you can also pick up a paper application at any local community college, university or high school. What information will I need to apply? 2002 U.S. Federal Income Tax Returns for Fall 2003, Spring 2004 and Summer 2004 (2003-2004 academic year). Untaxed income information (i.e., Social Security Benefits, AFDC/TANF, contributions to pretax retirement accounts, Veterans non-educational benefits) Asset Information: value of cash, checking and savings accounts value of investments, such as stocks, bonds, real estate (not including the house you live in), etc., and any debt against these holdings. business value and debt farm value and debt If you do NOT meet one of the following conditions, you will be considered a Dependent student for financial aid purposes. Therefore, you will also need all of the above information from your parent (s). born before January 1, 1979 for the 2002-2003 Academic Year* and January 1, 1980 for the 2003-2004 Academic Year. are married, enrolled in a graduate or professional educational program (beyond bachelor's degree), are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, are an orphan or ward of the court (or were a ward of the court until age 18), have legal dependents other than a spouse (legal dependent means that you will provide MORE than 50% of the support for that dependent from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002). If you answered "NO" to all of these questions, you will be required to use your parents information when you apply.