Financial aid is intended to make up the difference between what your family can afford to pay and what college costs.

Applying for financial aid is a step-by-step process that students and parents complete together.

Suggested Steps:

1. Use the website finacial aid calculators and determine EFC (expected family contribution).

2. Apply for a FAFSA PIN now. This takes about three weeks.

3. Check Profile Site

4. Complete FAFSA after January 1st.

From there you will begin to plan to pay for your college education. Some Colleges and Universities require the CSS Financial Aid Profile in addition to the FAFSA.

Below are the FAFSA and CSS Profile application links, as well as several other links offering information about financial aid, and a variety of scholarships and grants.

FAFSA | CSS Profile | FAME | Federal Student Aid | Finaid | ACT | Collegeboard | The Tuition Break Program

2011 Financial Aid Presentation (pptx)
2011 Financial Aid Presentation (pdf)