Financial Aid Forms, Publications + Resources
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- Award Change
- FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.pdf
- FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (Español).pdf
- Graduate Pre-Requisite Verification Form
- Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose.pdf
- Independent Minor Status Review Form.pdf
- Mixed Enrollment for Graduate Students
- Parent PLUS Loan Application
- This link will redirect you to https://studentloans.gov where you can complete both the
- Parent PLUS Loan application - needed for each loan requested
- Parent PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) - once completed and a disbursement has taken place, this is valid for 10 years
- This link will redirect you to https://studentloans.gov where you can complete both the
- Professional Judgment Consideration
- Proof of Dependency Worksheet.pdf
- Release of Information (General).pdf - one-time third-party release
- Request for Increase in Budget for Child Care.pdf
- Request for Paper Communication Only.pdf
- Rescind Release of Information.pdf
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Semester Plan
- Study Abroad Verification Form.pdf
- TEACH Grant Application.pdf
- Teacher Licensure Verification Form
- Verification Worksheet - Dependent Students.pdf
- Verification Worksheet - Independent Students.pdf
PUBLICATIONS
- Am I a Dependent or Independent Student 2023-24?.pdf
- Direct Loan Basics for Parents.pdf
- Direct Loan Basics for Students.pdf
- Federal Student Loan: Be a Responsible Borrower.pdf
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.pdf
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.pdf
- Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
- Verification Facts.pdf
- Work-Study Facts.pdf
Athletes
- National Collegiate Athletic Association - (NCAA) home page
- NCAA's Guide to the College Bound Student Athlete - Of particular interest to athletes
Campus
- ESU Honors Program - Further Information about the program
Financial Aid Calculators
- Finaid.org's Calculators - Can help you calculate an estimated EFC or project loan payments! Has other calculators to help you manage your money as well (savings, trust funds)
General Financial Aid Information
- College Board - Helpful information about selecting and paying for college
- Department of Education FSA ID - "Sign" your FAFSA web application electronically and save time
- FAFSA on the Web - Now you can apply for Federal financial aid online
- Finaid.org - Financial Aid Information Page - An excellent resource for all types of aid information
- Office of Postsecondary Education - Other financial aid information
International Financial Aid
- International Education Financial Aid - Financial Aid Information for students wishing to study in a foreign country (including the USA)
Scam Information
- Better Business Bureau - Check legitimacy on businesses and charities
- U.S. Department of Education - Has information & tips about financial aid scams
- Federal Trade Commission - Articles on Financial Aid scams
- Finaid.org's Scam Alert - May help you avoid possible financial aid rip-offs!
Student Loans
- Financial Aid Page Loan Repayment Calculator - Calculate your repayment schedule if you have a student loan
Other Helpful Links
- American College Testing (ACT)
- AMERICORPS
- Department of Education
- Sallie Mae's Planning for College
- USA.gov - Student gateway to the U.S. Government