Academic Catalog Spring 2019

FINANCIAL AID

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR FINANCIAL AID Recognizing the increasing cost of achieving a college education, Bluefield College offers a wide variety of scholarship, grant, loan, and work possibilities. Students who wish to be considered for all types of financial aid, including Federal Programs, State Programs, and most Institutional Grants and Scholarships, should complete the following requirements no later than March 15 for our traditional students and prior to class starts for our online students (see the academic calendar for specific dates). 1. Apply and be accepted for admission to Bluefield College. 2. Complete the FreeApplication for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is used by the Federal Student Aid Programs to determine a student’s financial “need.” The Bluefield College Financial Aid Office uses this information to evaluate a student’s eligibility for federal and any other need-based aid . FAFSA FILING CHANGES When Student is When a Student Can Which Year’s Income Attending College Submit a FAFSA Information is Required July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 January 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 2015 July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 October 1, 2016-June 30, 2018 2015 July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 October 1, 2017-June 30, 2019 2016 July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 October 1, 2018-June 30, 2020` 2017 3. If a Virginia resident, complete and return the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Application (TAG) to the Financial Aid Office. This is a state award granted to full- time students who are Virginia residents for at least 12 months prior to enrollment. An application must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than July 31 prior to your fall enrollment in order to secure the funding from the Commonwealth. FEDERAL PROGRAMS Federal Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant is available to low income undergradu- ate students. Your eligibility is based on the outcome of your FAFSA and is FREE money granted to you by the Federal Government based on your need. This award ranges from $305-#,048 per semester. Some students may be affected by the Lifetime Eligibility Used requirements for the Federal Pell Grant. For more information visit: studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/pell/calculate-eligibility. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This limited campus-based federal grant is available to undergraduate students with high financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA. The average award is $800. Federal Work-Study Program (FWS): The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them

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