Financial Aid Timeline

Apply for admission.
Talk to your parents about funding for college costs. If parent loans are being considered or your parent may need to co-sign for a private loan for you, make sure their credit is in order.
Begin to explore outside scholarship opportunities through the high school, local community or scholarships found on web sites such as www.Fastweb.com or www.Finaid.org.
Complete the Net Price Calculator to get an idea of how much financial aid you might receive.
Ask if your high school will host a Financial Aid program to learn more about the financial aid process from a financial aid administrator.
Register for your PINs at www.pin.ed.gov to enable you to apply for financial aid. This PIN serves as your electronic signature. Both the student and a parent will need to obtain a PIN.
If you are a male over 17, make sure you are registered with the Selective Service to be eligible for any federal or state financial aid.

Encourage your parents to complete their federal tax return as early as possible.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st. We recommend you file by March 1st and after federal tax returns have been filed for accurate reporting.
Go to FAFSA on the Web to complete the form. Our federal code number is 0003048.
Once you complete your FAFSA, results should be received via e-mail the next business day after the electronic submission. If corrections are needed, correct and return it to the FAFSA processor promptly.
Financial aid awards are sent to prospective students beginning in late February to students for whom we have received FAFSA results and have been accepted to Heidelberg. We package on a rolling basis.
Review aid award, contact the Financial Aid Office with questions. Complete requested paperwork and return as soon as possible.
Review payment options with parents. If additional loans are needed review loan options.

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