3 TIPS FOR AVOIDING COMMON FINANCIAL PLANNING TRIP-UPS

Your specific financial aid package is based on certain eligibility requirements. Often, that means you need to be enrolled in a particular number of classes within a quarter. If you have added or dropped courses, always remember to see your financial planning coordinator immediately to discuss how it may impact your financial aid eligibility and/or disbursements.

Be mindful that financial aid packages often include scholarships. Many of these are awarded based on your grade point average (GPA). Make sure you know how you’re doing in your classes; if you’re struggling academically, please talk to your instructor and let them know you need help to keep your GPA on point. They should be able to help you make a plan to tackle your issues head-on. They may also refer you to our Tutoring Center, which offers lots of academic help and resources for a variety of subjects.

If you have not already completed your 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please do so as soon as possible by clicking here. You are required to complete a new FAFSA each award year to remain eligible for federal student aid. If you have any questions about the application process, get in touch with Financial Planning — they’ll be happy to walk you through it.