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Financial Aid Estimator

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Is there a way to find out how much financial aid I might receive? Yes, there is. The FAFSA4caster can give you an estimate of your eligibility for Federal Student Aid (FSA). You'll need tax information (your tax return and/or w2's) on hand; click here to get started. Please note that this is only an estimate.  Students must complete the FAFSA and receive an official award letter from the school in order for aid to post to an account.

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is an amount determined by the information on the FAFSA and demonstrates a student’s ability to pay for school. The Cost of Attendance (COA) or Student Budget is determined by the school by calculating the cost of tuition, books, personal expenses and living expenses for an academic year. The difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family Contribution is the amount of need-based aid for which a student may be eligible. Need-based aid includes grants, scholarships and subsidized student loans.

Any loans received beyond calculated need, up to the Cost of Attendance, are considered non-need based funds. These funds are offered as unsubsidized loans and private or alternative loans. A student may not receive any combination of need based and non-need based beyond the total cost of attendance for the enrollment period.

Requirements to receive and maintain aid:

Enrollment in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate is required to receive and maintain aid. Some programs require students be enrolled at least half-time to receive loans, and some may allow students to attend less than half time to receive and maintain award of Pell grants.