FINANCIAL AID MISSION SAU TECH CODE OF CONDUCT The Mission of the Financial Aid Office at Southern Arkansas University Tech is to assist students in obtaining financial resources which will enable them to pursue their educational goals; to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations; and to assist in administering an active recruiting program. APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Paper FAFSAs will not be available from the Financial Aid Office. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include SAU Tech's Federal School Code: 007738 After your FAFSA has been processed you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) and the Financial Aid Office will receive an electronic version of your SAR. The Financial aid Office will send you a letter requesting any additional required documents. Your application will be reviewed for accuracy and verified as necessary. If errors are identified the Financial Aid Office will correct them for you and you will receive a revised SAR. When this entire process is complete, usually in four to six weeks, the Financial Aid Office will send your award letter to the address in the Registrar's database. Be sure that address is correct. You may also access your award information online at Check Your Financial Aid Online. PRIORITY DEADLINES Fall Priority Deadline: June 1
Spring Priority Deadline: November 1
Summer Priority Deadline: April 15 CHECK YOUR FINANCIAL AID ONLINE To check your financial aid online, click here. ELIGIBILITY The information you report on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The formula used to calculate your EFC is established by law and is used to measure your family's financial strength based on their income and assets. The EFC is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid. Most federal student aid is awarded based on financial need. The Financial Aid Administrator calculates your cost of attendance and subtracts the amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward that cost. The remaining difference is your financial need. ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - have a high school diploma or a GED
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- be registered with Selective Service, if required
- have a valid social security number
- attend a participating college
- be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program
- be making satisfactory academic progress
- not owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in default on a Federal educational loan, and have financial need (except for Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans).
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY Return of Title IV funds TYPICAL TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID: Federal Aid Programs
SAU Tech Institutional Scholarships
Southern Arkansas University Tech Institution Scholarship Application
Southern Arkansas University Tech Foundation Scholarships
Southern Arkansas University Tech Foundation Scholarship Application
State and Other Aid Programs OTHER RESOURCES Here are a few links to additional information about Student Financial Aid:
Internet's largest free scholarship search: Fastweb.com
Exit Loan Counseling:
FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Access America for Students
Educational Training Voucher Program
College.gov
Forms and scholarship applications can be e-mailed to you upon request. Please contact our office.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Academic Scholarship
Camden Noon Lion's Club Scholarship
Challenge Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
Fire Service Scholarship
Law Enforcement Scholarship
Technology Scholarship
Forms
Exit Counseling Instructions
Federal Work Study Employment Application
Financial Aid Release Form
SAU Tech Loan Application
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