Financial aid to-do list Did you know that your financial aid won’t automatically transfer with you when you go to a different school? By following this simple checklist, you’ll ensure that your financial aid will be waiting for you when you arrive on your new campus.
At your current school: Meet with your financial-aid counselors to: Let them know you are transferring. Get information about your current aid. Request that your financial-aid transcript be sent to your new school, if needed.
Meet with your academic advisor to: Ensure you’ve met all transfer requirements. Request that an academic transcript be sent to your new school.
At your new school: Complete the FAFSA with your new school information. Even if you completed a FAFSA last year, you must submit a renewal FAFSA every year you want to be eligible for federal financial aid. Contact your financial-aid counselor to ask about scholarships, grants and work-study programs. Request a calendar of financial-aid deadlines and important dates, including when you can expect to receive your award letter and the subsequent follow-up deadline. Apply for student loans even if you have previous loans. Request a deferment form from your lender/servicer to update any previous loans you may have with your new school information. This important step ensures that your lender knows you’re still in school. Have the financial-aid office at your new school certify your enrollment and forward the deferment form to your loan holders so they can update their records. Article provided by View more articles | Information provided by collegeanduniversity.net |