- What are general eligibility requirements?
General eligibility requires a student to:
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program
leading to a degree.
- Be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree.
- Not owe a refund or be in default on a student loan
received at any institution.
- Be registered with the Selective Service (if required),
and confirm that registration.
- Provide a verified Social Security number.
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
- Demonstrate need or eligibility according to federal
guidelines.
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- Do you have any tips
for completing the FAFSA?
Read the instructions! They guide you line by line on
completing the FAFSA.
- Complete the entire form and do not leave questions
blank. If a question does not apply, answer with a zero or N/A.
- Please double-check your answers before submitting the FAFSA
to the processing center.
- Be especially careful when entering numbers such as your
Social Security number. An error in reporting your Social Security
number will seriously delay the application process.
- Keep a copy for your records.
- Be sure to include the school code for Greensboro College
002930
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- When should I apply?
As soon as possible! The first day you can submit the FAFSA
for the upcoming academic year is January 1; however, much of the
information supplied on the FAFSA is taken from your federal income tax
form(s), so you should prepare your income taxes early enough to
complete the FAFSA accurately and completely. To receive maximum
consideration, you must file your federal form in time for our office
to receive the results by our April 15 priority deadline (we recommend
filing by March 15). Financial aid is awarded for an academic year
only, so you must apply each year to receive continued support.
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- Do I have to apply for
aid next year?
Need-based aid is awarded on an annual basis and is not
automatically renewable. Students who wish to continue receiving aid
must complete the application process each year. If a student filed the
FAFSA the previous year, a Renewal Application will be sent to the
address submitted on the prior year's form. Beginning with the 2008-09 year, the student is encouraged to complete the FAFSA online. If the student is not able to do so, they must contact the Department of Education to request a paper copy. To download the FAFSA Express software from the Department
of Education click:
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- What if other family
members, including my parents, attend college?
You may be asked to supply documentation verifying other
family members listed on the FAFSA with plans to attend college in the
upcoming academic year. Please note:
- Family members must be enrolled at least half time in a
degree-seeking program at colleges or universities eligible for federal
student aid in order to be listed on the FAFSA in the "number of family
members attending college."
- If your sibling(s) would be considered independent
students as defined in number 3 of this section, they cannot be listed
in the number of family members attending college.
- Parents enrolled in college are not included when
determining eligibility for need-based programs.
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- What is an
"independent" student?
The federal regulations define students as independent if
they meet any one of the following criteria:
- Was born before January 1, 1983
- Is an orphan or ward of the court
- Is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States
- Is a student who has legal dependents other than a spouse
- Is married
- Is a graduate or professional student.
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- How will I be notified
of my eligibility?
Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed, and if you
are eligible, a financial aid package will be developed. You will
receive an official Award Letter showing the program(s) and the
amount(s) being offered to you. Financial aid will be divided equally
amount the terms of attendance. You will be required to accept or
reject the awards and return a signed copy of your Award Letter to our
office.
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- What is
verification, and what do I have to do?
Verification is a process in which the College is required
by federal
regulations to collect certain documents and verify the information
submitted on the FAFSA. Examples of these documents are your and your
parents' federal income tax forms, a statement from the Social Security
Administration showing total benefits, a statement from a college or
university verifying your sibling is enrolled for the upcoming year, or
divorce decrees showing child support or educational support. Please
note that if discrepancies exist between the verification documents and
the information originally submitted on the FAFSA, we are required to
correct the information and recalculate your eligibility for financial
aid.
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- How will private
scholarships and other resources affect my aid package?
When awarding need-based aid we are required to consider
other funding resources that you will receive to meet your educational
costs. Please supply us with photocopies of any notification verifying
your receipt of private scholarships funding. We will review your
eligibility and the aid package offered by Greensboro College to
determine if an adjustment is required by federal regulations and
institutional awarding policies. Please note: All scholarships,
including those from outside sources, are disbursed equally - half for
Fall Semester and half for Spring Semester.
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- How is the
information that I submit protected?
Our office will not discuss information relating to your
eligibility or awards with anyone other than you and your parents. In a
divorced household, we do not provide information to a noncustodial
parent without written permission from you and from the custodial
parent.
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