| Financial Aid is a wonderful program to help with the | | | | a time it's as easy as drawing a line from A to B. |
| cost of college. It is a program that helps to | | | | Begin by determining your eligibility to participate in |
| supplement the cost of education and offers | | | | federal, state and local financial aid assistance. Once |
| opportunities to those who otherwise may not have | | | | you have determined that you are a good candidate |
| the means to further their education. | | | | for eligibility, apply for and receive your financial aid. |
| The first step to receiving financial aid is to filling out the | | | | After your initial application for Federal Student Aid, the |
| free application for federal student aid. This is the | | | | remainder of the process should be completed at your |
| agency that determines what the family contribution | | | | prospective college or university. The Financial Aid |
| should be. The difference between the cost of | | | | office can be very helpful with this process. |
| attendance and expected contribution for a student, | | | | To ensure your success, plan a college education |
| determines how much funds should be awarded | | | | budget. Understand the policies and procedures that |
| based on need. There are some programs that are | | | | will affect your financial aid experience; and if a |
| based on merit or are non-need based and can | | | | student loan is part of your budget be sure you |
| replace expected contributions from a family source. | | | | understand all the repayment options. Another |
| By applying early, several funding sources for | | | | important financial aid opportunity that you can't afford |
| assistance can be considered. An eligible student with | | | | to overlook is the work-study program. Often you will |
| demonstrated need should not be denied the | | | | be given a part time job within your college or |
| opportunity to attend college. Though the maze of | | | | university to help you with expenses. With proper |
| financial aid can be intimidating, if it is taken on a step at | | | | planning, nearly anyone can obtain a good education. |