Financial Aid Info

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<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: What is FAFSA?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P align=left><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: FAFSA is an ancronym refering to Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the vehicle used by the federal government to calculate need-based aid.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q: Where can I get a copy of FAFSA?</STRONG> </FONT></FONT>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: You can get a copy from you high school guidance counselor, your local public library, any college financial aid office, online at </FONT><A href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov" target=_blank><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>www.fafsa.ed.gov</FONT></A><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma> or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID.</FONT> 
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: When should I complete FAFSA?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: As soon as possible after January 1 of senior year.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Should I apply for aid even if I think I don't qualify?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P align=left><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Yes. It is free to apply to FAFSA, and many who think they won't qualify actually do.  There are also some Financial Aid loans available regardless of need through the FAFSA application.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:  Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid at a particular university?</STRONG> </FONT></FONT>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: No. You cannot receive funds until you are accepted and enrolled, but you may apply anytime after January 1 of senior year.</FONT> 
<P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><STRONG>Q: Why can't I submit my financial aid application before January 1?</STRONG> </FONT></FONT>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: The federal govrnment analysis requires your completed tax information for the previous year to determine your eligibilty and amount of need-based aid that you qualify for.</FONT>  
<P><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q: Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?</STRONG> </FONT></FONT>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Yes. You will be required to complete a Renewal Application that will be processed to determine the need-based aid you qualify for the upcoming academic year.  This will be based on the previous tax year.</FONT> 
<P><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><STRONG>Q:  If I received an outside scholarship. Should I report it to the financial aid office?</STRONG> </FONT></FONT>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Yes. If you qualify for any form of need-based aid, you are required to report any and all scholarships you have received to the financial aid office.</FONT> <FONT class=two size=2 face="ARIAL, HELVETICA"><FONT class=two size=2 face="ARIAL, HELVETICA"></P></FONT></FONT>