How Financial Aid Works
Financial aid is complex. Here are the high-level pieces to the puzzle.
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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 91¸£ÀûÉç, our policy for university funds gives priority to the neediest students, as determined by the FAFSA.
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Application Process
October toÌýearly spring
- The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the FAFSA each academic year. The FAFSA opens on Oct. 1 and helps us determine your eligibility for grants, loans, work-study and need-based scholarships. We strongly recommend you complete the application by March 1Ìýin order to be considered for all types of aid.
- Get more info on how to apply for aid
- Learn more about the types of aid you may be eligible for
- View aid details: 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 91¸£ÀûÉç, 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
February to March, but depends on when you complete the FAFSA
- Students begin to receive financial aid notifications for the upcoming school year between February and March.
- Students will only begin to hear from us once they're admitted.
- Learn how aid is determined and see example budgets.
Receiving Your Aid
One week before classes begin
- You'll receive yourÌýfinancial aid offer andÌýresources forÌýunderstanding 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.
- Learn important details on how to keep your aid during the school year.
Information on applying for aidÌýis also available in Spanish (ÌýÌýÌý solicitud de ayuda financieraÌýdisponible en español).
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