Financial Aid Checklist

1. GET STARTED

• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

VETERANS

• Complete your application for VA Education Benefits  OR If you’ve already used your VA Education Benefits, please complete the Change of Program Form 22-1995
• Email a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Financial Aid Department.

2. MEET YOUR FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

• Call, email, or come see us in person so we can discuss your options for financing your education.
• Receive your Financial Aid Planning Worksheet (Shopping Sheet).
• Complete all paperwork required to finalize your funding. Your Financial Aid Advisor will provide you will all of the required forms.

3. PACKAGING

• Watch for an email containing all the necessary financial aid documents.
• Read the pages carefully and finish all remaining paperwork.
• Mail, Email, or Fax your paperwork to the Financial Aid Office.

Note: About 30% of all students must go through the Federal Government’s verification process. Contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have questions about a verification notice.

4. LASTLY…

• Schedule your physical.
• Check in with your Admissions Representative to make sure that you are prepared for orientation.