Your Financial Aid How-To Guide
We understand that paying for college is often your biggest concern. That’s why we’re here — to take away some of the anxiety and help your dream of an American college degree become a reality.
Check out these clear, simple steps for applying for financial aid, maintaining the aid you’ve received and navigating the process. And remember, we’re just a phone call or email away if you have questions.
1
Estimate Costs
You have to know how much it all costs before you can make a plan.
2
Apply for Scholarships
There’s money out there. You just need to know where to look for it and how to apply.
3
Review and Maintain Aid
We’ll show you how to see what scholarships you’ve earned, how to make sure you maintain
them from year to year and what to do if you have a tough semester academically or
if your financial circumstances change.
4
Your Summer To-Do List
Review our checklist to make sure you’ve done everything you need to do regarding
your financial aid before the semester starts.