Financial Aid

Financial aid is money that helps students afford the cost of college tuition.  Financial aid can also help cover the cost of books, room and board and other costs associated with higher education.  There are four basic categories of financial aid:

Grants

Student Loans

Work Study

Scholarships

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or more commonly known as the FAFSA.  The FAFSA is used to determine financial eligibility.

There are financial aid events that students and parents can attend.  Most are virtual webinars.  Check here for more information and to register for an event.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, www.studentaid.gov, is where students will complete the financial aid for college.  The form is typically completed online and information such as family income, assets and your residence status will need to be entered.  The FAFSA application is typically available beginning October 1st of a student's senior year (for the school year 2023-2024, it will be available December 1st).

You will create a FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) username and password.

• Will be used for all federal student aid websites

• Single sign-on process to access these sites

• Student and parent will each have a FSA ID (student and parent must register with separate email addresses)

• Check out this FAFSA quick guide for tips!