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Helpful Hints for Applying for Financial Aid
- Plan Ahead -- Become familiar with procedures,
priority dates and deadlines.
- Apply Early -- The best time to file the
FAFSA for maximum consideration is between January 1 and early
February. You do not need to have completed your tax returns
in order to file your FAFSA. It is better to file early
with good estimates (based on W2s and year-end earnings statements)
than to file late with exact figures. Financial aid is
awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
- Keep Records -- Fill out forms carefully
and keep copies for your records.
- Respond to Information Requests -- Promptly
reply to all requests from our office for additional information.
- Reply on Time -- The financial aid awarded
to you has been temporarily reserved for you. Failure
to respond in a timely manner may result in the cancellation
of your award.
- Reapply Every Year -- Financial aid is not
automatically renewed. You must file a FAFSA to be considered
for financial aid each year. Check renewal requirements on
all awards.
- Manage Debt Wisely --We recommend that borrowing
be limited to necessary educational expenses.
- Special Circumstances -- If you have special
or unusual circumstances that you would like the Office of
Financial Aid to consider, contact us for a Request for
Consideration of Special Circumstances form.
- Investigate --What sources of financial
aid are available from outside the university? Check with your
employer, the public library and on the Web.
- Ask Questions -- Contact the Financial Aid Office with
your questions or concerns by email at finaid@sagu.edu or by
phone at 1.888.YES.SAGU extension 4730.
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