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2009
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January - April
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File the 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
When filing on-line, be sure to request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for both the parent and the student. The PIN serves as an electronic signature and can speed up the processing of the FAFSA.
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| February 13 |
SRU Freshman Scholarship Application Deadline. New freshmen for Fall 2009 can access this application online from the SRU Financial Aid Office pages or by clicking here. A paper version is available through the SRU Admissions Office.
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Beginning in March
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Verification. Any student whose FAFSA was selected for verification by the federal processor must provide additional documentation to the SRU Financial Aid Office. These students will be sent a verification form by the SRU Financial Aid Office to complete. In addition, these students and their parents will be required to submit signed copies of their 2008 federal income tax returns to the SRU Financial Aid Office.
Estimate Award Letters. The SRU Financial Aid Office will begin to mail "estimate" award letters to new freshmen who completed the 2009-10 FAFSA. The estimate will provide information about the sources and amounts of financial aid the student may be eligible for along with an estimate of 2009-10 costs.
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| May 1 |
Pennsylvania State Grant Deadline. The FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by May 1st for state grant consideration through AES/PHEAA. Students who are residents from other states can refer to the FAFSA for other state deadlines. |
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Beginning late May
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Students with a processed 2009-10 FAFSA will begin to receive an official award letter from the SRU Financial Aid Office. The award letter will list the types and amounts of financial aid (including grants, loans, scholarships and employment) available to the student in 2009-10. (Note, students who are selected for verification cannot receive their official award letter until they have completed the verification process.
The award letter mailing also includes a brochure titled "Understanding Your Award Letter" that details estimated costs. Families can use this brochure to help estimate any out-of-pocket expenses that may be required.
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Beginning late May
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Parents apply for a Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) if they wish to borrow a parent loan to assist with any college expenses that are not already covered by other forms of student financial aid. If a parent is denied the PLUS Loan, the student may be entitled to borrow additional Stafford Loan funds and should contact the SRU Financial Aid Office for guidance.
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Beginning early June
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Students who will borrow through the Federal Stafford Loan program for the first time must complete both:
- Federal Stafford Entrance Loan Counseling and
- Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Please note that no loan funds can be received by the student unless the student completes both the loan counseling and the Master Promissory Note.
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Beginning early June
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Students notify the SRU Financial Aid Office of any scholarships or grants they are receiving from outside sources (from high schools, civic or religious organizations, OVR or others). Families with questions about Pennsylvania's TAP program should contact the SRU Office of Student Accounts (a link to their office is listed below).
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Beginning mid-July
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Students who qualify for a Federal Perkins Loan (specified on the award letter for any qualified students) must complete a Federal Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note through the SRU Perkins Loan Office.
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Late July
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Students receive the first billing statement of the Fall 2009 semester from the Office of Student Accounts. The bill reflects applicable charges for tuition, fees, room and board (meals), along with financial aid from federal, state and institutional sources that has been confirmed at the time of the billing.
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Early August
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First payment due for the Fall 2009 semester for any expenses not covered by confirmed scholarships, grants and loans. Students and families are provided information about the SRU Payment Plan administered through the SRU Office of Student Accounts.
Students should arrive on campus with money for books, supplies and miscellaneous expenses.
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August 31, 2009
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Fall Semester Begins. Welcome! The SRU Financial Aid Office encourages students to visit our office with any questions. No appointment is necessary.
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November
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Fall bill must be paid in full in order for the student to be permitted to register for the Spring 2010 semester.
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Mid-December
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Students receive their first billing statement for the Spring 2010 semester.
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December 19, 2009
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Fall semester ends.
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