Eligibility and Applications
* New for 2008-2009 *
University aid is now available for
Continuing Studies students
For the first time, beginning in 2008-2009, Fairfield University has reserved a limited amount of need-based University aid for continuing studies students who enroll in nine or more credits in the Fall and Spring semesters. An award of need-based University aid may be made in addition to federal student aid. To be eligible for University aid and any of the federal student aid programs, students must:
- Meet various federal regulatory requirements*,
- Be at least provisionally matriculated into a degree-granting program,
- Be enrolled at least half-time (six credits) for federal aid and at least three-quarter time (nine credits) for University aid,
- Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by Fairfield University, and
- Comply with all Fairfield University eligibility guidelines as defined below.
*All continuing studies students who wish to be considered for University aid will be subject to complete the verification process (see below).
How to Apply for Financial Aid
In order to apply for need-based University aid and any of the federal student aid programs, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov
It is recommended that students (and parents of dependent students) sign the FAFSA online with a PIN. The Department of Education issues a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for students at www.pin.ed.gov, which can be used to sign the FAFSA electronically.
Deadlines
Federal student aid will be awarded to all eligible students on a continuous basis as applications are received by Fairfield University's Office of Financial Aid.
In addition, students who wish to be considered for need-based University aid* must meet the following deadlines:
For Fall:
The FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by June 1.
For Spring:
The FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by November 1.
* Need-based University aid is available for the fall and spring semesters only
Guidelines for University Aid at Fairfield University
Fairfield University has established the following guidelines that will be used by the Office of Financial Aid in determining eligibility for need-based University aid.
Students must:
What is verification?
Verification is the process when a school is required to compare the information from the FAFSA to the information from a student's (and parent's, if applicable) federal tax return. The federal government selects approximately 30% of a school's population for verification. If a student's application is selected for verification, he/she is notified of this process through the Student Aid Report (SAR). All students wishing to be considered for need-based university financial aid will be selected for verification by the Office of Financial Aid and will be notified of this process via Stagweb.
For dependent applicants: A signed copy of your and your parent's 2007 federal income tax return is required. Please include all schedules and all W-2 forms. Please complete and sign the Verification Worksheet for Dependent Students.
For independent applicants: A signed copy of your (and your spouses', if married and not filed jointly) 2007 federal income tax return is required. Please include all schedules and all W-2 forms. Please complete and attach the Verification Worksheet for Independent Students.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
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