First Year Students - Fall 2013
As with many new experiences, the financial
aid application process may seem both complicated and overwhelming. However,
if you meet the application deadlines and complete all of the required forms,
you will find the entire process straightforward. The St. Lawrence University
financial aid staff is available by phone, online, or in-person to assist
you every step of the way.
Applying for financial aid is an annual process.
There are many factors used in calculating eligibility for financial aid.
For example, a student who doesn't qualify one year might become eligible
during the next year when a sibling enrolls in college. Changes in family
financial circumstances might affect your eligibility for need-based student
aid each year.
To apply for need-based student financial aid
from St. Lawrence University and the federal government, including St. Lawrence
University Grants, Federal Pell and Supplemental Opportunity Grants, Federal
Student Perkins and Direct Loans, and work-study, you will need to submit
a minimum of two applications. The first is the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge for submitting this form.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA):
The FAFSA is a student's application for federal and
need-based aid programs and will be mailed to students who have indicated
an interest in applying for financial aid. Students may also apply
on line (www.fafsa.ed.gov/).
Students should submit the FAFSA no earlier
than January 1, 2013 and no later than February 1, 2013. St. Lawrence University's school code is 002829. |
The second required form is the College Scholarship
Service (CSS) Profile form.
CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE:
Completion of the Profile is a two-step process: 1. Registration, and
2. Application, apply online at https://profileonline.collegeboard.org,
to complete the registration and application indicating St. Lawrence University as
one of the schools to receive the information (CSS code 2805). |
Verification Worksheet:
The Verification Worksheet is required by the U.S. Department
of Education to assist us in verifying information supplied on the
FAFSA form for the 2013-14 academic year.
These worksheets are not available yet.
Please check back for updates.
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You will need information from the following
documents to complete the FAFSA and other financial aid application forms.
(And, the St. Lawrence Financial Aid Office will request certain copies of some of
these forms for verification purposes.)
Don't worry if you have not completed your
income tax returns by the application deadlines mentioned above. All you
need to do is provide your best estimates on the forms and make any corrections
after the income tax forms are filed.
- The student's driver's license (if available) and social
security card.
- The student's income tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1099
forms for the previous year. If the student is married, you will also
need the documents for the student's spouse.
- The parents' income tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1099
forms for the previous year.
- Current bank statements and mortgage information.
- Records relating to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and
other investments.
- Documentation of non-taxable income, such as Social
Security income, AFDC, and Veterans Benefits.
- Business and farm records.
Records relating to any unusual family financial circumstances,
such as medical and dental expenses not covered by health insurance,
unusually high child care costs, death, divorce, and loss of employment.
The priority deadline at St. Lawrence University for filing the FAFSA and the Profile is February 1st. If you are interested
in applying to
St. Lawrence through our Early Decision Program, please review
the Early Decision financial aid information.
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