How do you receive financial aid (Pell Grant, student loans, college work-study, and aid from selected colleges)?
You must APPLY at www.fafsa.ed.gov during the senior year of high school, between January and March. Make sure to check with the colleges you are applying to since different schools use different deadlines. Do you have to be admitted to college before applying for financial aid? NO – do not wait until you are admitted, as you may miss important deadlines. How can I find out if I am eligible for financial aid? Most financial aid is based on need and a simple equation is used to determine the amount for which you might qualify: [Cost of education – What your family can afford = Aid eligibility] Go to the website, www.CFNC.org, and click on College Aid Calculator to obtain information about your estimated eligibility to receive grants and loans to attend college. What can be done in the 9th and 10th grades? Now is the time to start learning about scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. There is no need to pay for scholarship and financial aid searches. College Foundation of North C
