Checklist for Returning Students
PRIORITY DEADLINE: May 17, 2013 is the priority deadline for grant assistance.
- If a student's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was not filed on the web last year (2012-2013), a PIN must be requested on the web (www.fafsa.ed.gov) as soon as possible. (School code: E00387)
- File the FAFSA on the web.
- It is important to review the Financial Assistance Application Instructions for all other requirements to complete your application for financial assistance.
- Financial aid is awarded separately for June Term classes. Summer applications for aid will be available in March 2013. Grant assistance is NOT awarded for June term classes.
- REMEMBER: The priority grant deadline is May 17, 2013. Students who apply for grant assistance and submit all required forms after this deadline will be considered for grants based on available funding. Late applications may not be considered for grants until October 2013 based on whether additional funding becomes available.
- FINALLY: Use the following checklist to be sure that your application is completed on time.
Immediate Checklist
- PIN number has been requested on the FAFSA website if PIN is not available from last year (2012-2013).
Forms that are due by the priority deadline
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been entered on the web and received by the federal processor. (School code: E00387) If a tax return has not yet been completed/filed, use estimated income.
- Student Application for Financial Assistance (2013-2014) (required from all applicants)
The following documents are not required if you are applying for loans only but are required to be considered for grant assistance:
- Signed copy of Student's 2012 Federal Income Tax Return (signed) with ALL schedules OR Statement of Non-filing. If a federal tax return has not been filed, a Statement of Non-Filing will be reviewed. If requested by the Student Finance Office, official documentation from IRS must be submitted regarding the taxpayer's exemption from filing. If such documentation is not submitted and/or it is determined that the taxpayer is NOT exempt from filing a tax return, the student will NOT be considered for tuition remission grant OR Federal Stafford Loans. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURN WORKSHEETS OR STATE TAX RETURNS.
