Financial Aid: Suggested Financial Aid Timetable

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October 1 - April 15

Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st for the next academic year. We recommended students apply by April 15th for the next academic year. Although you may still apply for financial aid after April 15th, the aid for which you will be considered may be more limited.
If you need assistance with the FAFSA, detailed instructions are available online, or you may call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 (use 1-800-647-8733 if hearing impaired). Blugold Central is also a resource for many of the questions you may have.You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Federal Processor after the FAFSA is filed. Review the SAR for accuracy and make any necessary corrections directly online.
You may receive requests for additional information from Blugold Central. To prevent delays in the awarding of your financial aid, provide any additional information requested as soon as possible. If you have any questions about what is being asked for or how to provide it, contact Blugold Central for assistance.
We will be making financial aid awards available to incoming students with completed applications as early as February. You will be notified via email that an award is available to be viewed in CampS. You can then go into your account in CampS to accept or decline any loans that are offered.

May - July

 

August

If you haven’t already done so, complete any promissory notes and entrance counseling for the loans you have accepted so that the money can apply to your account by the first day of classes.

September

Financial aid awards are applied directly to student accounts. If your financial aid is greater than what you owe the university, you may choose to receive your refund by direct deposit to your bank account. If you do not sign up for direct deposit, any refund check will be mailed to your university mailing address.

Financial Aid is awarded based on your total number of enrolled credits for the semester as of the 10th day of classes. Changes in enrolled credits could potentially affect the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible, and financial aid may be adjusted (up or down) based on your final enrolled credits. 
Consequently, a repayment may become necessary - even after disbursement - if your enrolled credits are reduced.Students earning work study will be paid every two weeks for student employment earnings via direct deposit, which you set up at the time you are hired.