Financial Aid Helpful Hints
for Students
 Start a financial aid file
 Have a time line
 Make copies of everything you send
 Don’t ask “What’s the deadline?” ask
“How soon can I apply?”
 If meeting a deadline is important,
use delivery confirmation
 Make sure your printer is working
before starting the on-line application
 Read the application instructions
 Read your mail
 Apply- It’s FREE!
 If you’re not sure, don’t assume askthere are no stupid questions