This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc. How it determines your financial need.What criteria it uses to select financial aid recipients.What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting applications for each available financial aid program.What financial assistance is available, including information on all federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial aid programs.What the cost of attending is and what its policies are on refunds to students who drop out.About programs instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities.The names of its accrediting organizations.to 4:30 pm: Wednesday Student Consumer Rights and Responsibilities to 4:30 pm: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Fridayĩ a.m. Office of Financial Aid Kershner Student Service Center, Suite 30 25 University Avenue West Chester University West Chester, PA 19383 61Ĩ a.m. Questions concerning financial aid may be directed to the: Application forms for state and federal grants may be obtained online. Unless otherwise specified, requests for scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities described in this catalog should be made to the Financial Aid Office. Students must apply for financial aid each academic year. Applicants are ranked according to unmet need (based on budget, federal grants, state grants, and expected family contribution), and available funds are offered to the neediest students first. The Financial Aid Office follows the regulations established by the federal and state governments in awarding need-based aid.
Submission of the above does not automatically entitle a student to receive financial aid. Financial aid applicants may be required to submit tax transcripts of their IRS forms, and/or their parents' forms, or various other income-related documents. Submit any other requested documentation concerning financial and family circumstances that may be requested by the Financial Aid Office, or any agency that administers financial assistance programs.If the student lives out of state, they should check with their state agency about grant availability. If a resident of Pennsylvania, apply for the PA state grant using the PA State Grant form on the FAFSA.All students are encouraged to complete this application. This application will be used to determine the demonstrated financial need for the student.
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 1 st for priority consideration.See the Financial Aid Office for a more detailed explanation of this requirement.