Student Handbook 2021

b) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); c) Independent students: IRS Transcript’s of federal tax forms; signed copy of parent's federal tax forms (may be required); certification of non-filing status, when applicable. d) Proof of non-taxable income as indicated on the application may be required;

The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to request additional information and documentation as appropriate.

All Graduate and Professional students are considered independent. Parental information is required, however, to be considered for tuition waiver programs, HPSL loans and LDS loans. The following criteria must be met in order to be considered for aid: a) Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained; e) Student must not be in default of previous student loans, payment loans or consolidation loans; f) Student must not owe a refund on Pell, SEOG, SSIG or Byrd Scholarship Programs; g) Male students must be registered for Selective Service. h) Any outstanding debts to the College must be satisfied before receiving additional aid. REMEMBER: Loans from the government and private sources are debts that must be repaid. It is important that students keep accurate records which indicate what they have borrowed and the repayment terms. Students are advised to use these resources judiciously, borrowing only what they need. The government is enforcing strict repayment of student loans, and failure to meet one's obligations may result in federal prosecution and irreparable damage to one's personal credit record.

The application deadline for financial aid is APRIL 15 for the following academic year.

Disbursement of Student Financial Aid The Business Office will notify the student when aid has arrived and been processed, and, if necessary, that a student endorsement is required. Refunds will usually be ready within approximately 5 business days after the aid is processed.

All Stafford and Grad Plus Loans will be Disbursed electronically.

Standards of Satisfactory Progress for the Determination of Eligibility for Student Financial Aid *

The following are the minimum acceptable standards of satisfactory academic progress, for each professional year as it relates to financial aid eligibility. The College reserves the right to determine when a student is making satisfactory academic progress, if recommended to continue the current curriculum in a regular or special status by the Faculty Committee on Course and Standing.

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