{"id":6015,"date":"2019-10-18T10:33:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T15:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/?page_id=6015"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:21:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T20:21:01","slug":"how-to-apply-for-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/financial-aid\/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No matter what type of aid you\u2019re applying for or what type of student you are, you\u2019ll need to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) once it becomes available Dec. 1, and submit it to McNeese. McNeese will use the information from your FAFSA to determine not just student loan eligibility and funding, but whether you qualify for scholarships, grants and work-study programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae) Form\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9apxxQrx-WY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading display-3\"><strong>To apply for financial aid:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block_49284ac1a4def7b4340fcb49ce202c4e acfb_toggle_block has-toggle alignwide\">\n<style>\n.block_49284ac1a4def7b4340fcb49ce202c4e {\n                                                       }\n.block_49284ac1a4def7b4340fcb49ce202c4e .acfb_toggle_title{\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n                text-align: left;\n }   \n\n.block_49284ac1a4def7b4340fcb49ce202c4e .acfb_toggle_title:hover{\n    background: #e0e0e0;\n    color: #191e23;\n }   \n\n .block_49284ac1a4def7b4340fcb49ce202c4e .acfb_toggle_content {\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n            }\n<\/style>\n\n<button class=\"acfb_toggle_title\">1. Create your FSA ID<\/button>\n<div class=\"acfb_toggle_content\"><!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You will need this ID for access to Federal Student Aid\u2019s online system to complete your FAFSA. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/launch\" title=\"studentaid.gov\">Head over to studentaid.gov<\/a> to complete this process.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><!-- Uid -->\n\n\n<div class=\"block_118f1528f12c9b378bad7f5c4a3d58b4 acfb_toggle_block has-toggle alignwide\">\n<style>\n.block_118f1528f12c9b378bad7f5c4a3d58b4 {\n                                                       }\n.block_118f1528f12c9b378bad7f5c4a3d58b4 .acfb_toggle_title{\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n                text-align: left;\n }   \n\n.block_118f1528f12c9b378bad7f5c4a3d58b4 .acfb_toggle_title:hover{\n    background: #e0e0e0;\n    color: #191e23;\n }   \n\n .block_118f1528f12c9b378bad7f5c4a3d58b4 .acfb_toggle_content {\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n            }\n<\/style>\n\n<button class=\"acfb_toggle_title\">2. Complete and submit your FAFSA<\/button>\n<div class=\"acfb_toggle_content\"><ul>\r\n<li>Access the form at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" title=\"Student Aid FAFSA\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa<\/a> and make sure to include <strong>McNeese\u2019s FAFSA code: 002017.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>Most students complete the application in less than 30 minutes. <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/student-loans-101\/#indeDepend\" title=\"Independent vs Dependent\">Independent students<\/a> should use most current federal tax return to complete the application, while <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/student-loans-101\/#indeDepend\" title=\"Independent vs Dependent\">dependent students<\/a> will need their parent&#8217;s most current federal tax return and income information.<\/li>\r\n<li>The priority deadline for submitting FAFSA at McNeese is May 1, but the sooner you submit your application, the sooner you\u2019ll know how much you qualify for. <\/li>\r\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><!-- Uid -->\n\n\n<div class=\"block_fe6ad9c70bf6a602e6cfd04d04d4bca2 acfb_toggle_block has-toggle alignwide\">\n<style>\n.block_fe6ad9c70bf6a602e6cfd04d04d4bca2 {\n                                                       }\n.block_fe6ad9c70bf6a602e6cfd04d04d4bca2 .acfb_toggle_title{\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n                text-align: left;\n }   \n\n.block_fe6ad9c70bf6a602e6cfd04d04d4bca2 .acfb_toggle_title:hover{\n    background: #e0e0e0;\n    color: #191e23;\n }   \n\n .block_fe6ad9c70bf6a602e6cfd04d04d4bca2 .acfb_toggle_content {\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n            }\n<\/style>\n\n<button class=\"acfb_toggle_title\">3. Check your email <\/button>\n<div class=\"acfb_toggle_content\"><ul>\r\n    <li>It may take up to six weeks for the Office of Financial Aid to process and complete your application, and applications can\u2019t be completed until all necessary forms are received. If you are missing any needed information, the Office of Financial Aid will contact you through email.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Once your application has been processed, and if you\u2019re in good academic standing, you will be emailed an award notification. You can monitor the status of your application through the Financial Aid tab in Banner Self Service.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><!-- Uid -->\n\n\n<div class=\"block_627d7e4dec00744b5f82c6f682b317d7 acfb_toggle_block has-toggle alignwide\">\n<style>\n.block_627d7e4dec00744b5f82c6f682b317d7 {\n                                                       }\n.block_627d7e4dec00744b5f82c6f682b317d7 .acfb_toggle_title{\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n                text-align: left;\n }   \n\n.block_627d7e4dec00744b5f82c6f682b317d7 .acfb_toggle_title:hover{\n    background: #e0e0e0;\n    color: #191e23;\n }   \n\n .block_627d7e4dec00744b5f82c6f682b317d7 .acfb_toggle_content {\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n            }\n<\/style>\n\n<button class=\"acfb_toggle_title\">4. View and accept or decline your award<\/button>\n<div class=\"acfb_toggle_content\"><ul>\r\n<li>Once your application has been processed, you will receive a financial aid award notification, and can accept or decline the award by going to the Financial Aid tab of Banner Self Service.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you\u2019re a first-time borrower receiving a direct loan, you must complete Entrance Counseling online and electronically sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) with the U.S. Department of Education. These must be completed before your loan can be disbursed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><!-- Uid -->\n\n\n<div class=\"block_db69d40d37c323650b042fbe0f308c21 acfb_toggle_block has-toggle alignwide\">\n<style>\n.block_db69d40d37c323650b042fbe0f308c21 {\n                                                       }\n.block_db69d40d37c323650b042fbe0f308c21 .acfb_toggle_title{\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n                text-align: left;\n }   \n\n.block_db69d40d37c323650b042fbe0f308c21 .acfb_toggle_title:hover{\n    background: #e0e0e0;\n    color: #191e23;\n }   \n\n .block_db69d40d37c323650b042fbe0f308c21 .acfb_toggle_content {\n    background: #f3f4f5;\n    color: #191e23;\n        font-size: 18px;\n            }\n<\/style>\n\n<button class=\"acfb_toggle_title\">5. Complete and submit your financial aid\/scholarship authorization<\/button>\n<div class=\"acfb_toggle_content\"><ul>\r\n<li>All financial aid recipients must sign a financial aid authorization  each semester, even if you have no balance on your account.<\/li>\r\n<li>You can electronically sign your financial aid authorization on Banner Self Service by selecting the Student tab, then Registration, then Financial Aid\/Scholarship Authorization.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><!-- Uid -->\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial aid is initially awarded based on full-time enrollment for the fall and spring semesters (and half time for the summer semesters), and will be adjusted to your actual enrollment once enrollment is final for that term. Awards will be disbursed to student accounts automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive financial aid, you must fill out a FAFSA every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading display-3\"><strong>Important Dates for 2024-2025 Aid Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January 1, 2024: FAFSA Becomes Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December 15, 2023: Scholarship Application Priority Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 1, 2024: McNeese FAFSA Priority Date<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what type of aid you\u2019re applying for or what type of student you are, you\u2019ll need to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) once it becomes available Dec. 1, and submit it to McNeese. 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