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Direct Costs Per Semester

Direct Costs Per Semester. The FAFSA. Must be renewed annually Should be completed after parents and students file their taxes Determines eligibility for federal and state based grants and student loans www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA (cont.).

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Direct Costs Per Semester

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  1. Direct Costs Per Semester

  2. The FAFSA • Must be renewed annually • Should be completed after parents and students file their taxes • Determines eligibility for federal and state based grants and student loans • www.fafsa.ed.gov

  3. The FAFSA (cont.) • Upon receipt of the FAFSA, Kirkwood may request additional information from the student • It is important that all requests for information be responded to as quickly as possible • Upon completion of the file the student is mailed a financial aid award notification

  4. EagleNet • Serves as a personalized web-portal of academic information • Billing is done through EagleNet • Grants are applied to student accounts ten days prior to the start of classes • Students can see their charges and financial aid refund under My Bill by Term • www.kirkwood.edu/eaglenet

  5. Award Notification Letter • Once we have completed your financial aid file, you are mailed an award notification letter which directs you to EagleNet to view your financial aid award letter. • Keep in mind that awards are based on full-time enrollment. Grants are pro-rated and you must be registered for at least six credit hours for a student loan.

  6. My Bill by Term

  7. First Time Borrowers • Students must complete the following three step process in EagleNet to activate their loan: 1- Stafford loan request 2- Sign promissory note 3- Entrance counseling • Per federal regulations new students’ disbursements will be made 30 days into the first semester • New students should make arrangements to pay for textbooks out of pocket

  8. Institutional Aid • Kirkwood’s Foundation awards over 1 million dollars in scholarships annually • Deadline of April 11, 2008 • Recipients are notified mid-June • www.kirkwood.edu/scholarships

  9. Private Aid • Students can inquire about private scholarships with their high school guidance counselor, employer, church, and local civic organizations • Students should never pay money to complete a scholarship application • www.fastweb.com

  10. Eagle Card • The Eagle Card is your official Kirkwood ID • Free pass to the library, rec. center, and athletic and entertainment events • Serves as a debit card to be used at the cafeteria, bookstore, C-store, and several local restaurants • Students can load funds, including financial aid, on their Eagle Card at the Eagle Card Office in Benton Hall

  11. FACTS Tuition Payment Plan • Kirkwood offers an interest free tuition payment plan for students • Students enroll in the payment plan in EagleNet by selecting “Tuition Payment eCashier” • Monthly payments are deducted via EFT/debit card or may be charged to a credit card • $25 enrollment fee

  12. Keeping Your Financial Aid • Federal regulations require students to maintain satisfactory academic progress to ensure that they are making progress towards their degree. • Two rules to remember, completion percentage and cumulative G.P.A. • More information on Kirkwood’s satisfactory academic progress policy is available at: http://www.kirkwood.edu/financialaid

  13. Taking Care of Business • Communicate with your instructors • Take advantage of tutoring services • Always know where you stand • Three simple steps to be successful at Kirkwood • Attend every class • Complete every assignment • Honestly study

  14. Questions 2nd Floor Kirkwood Hall 319-398-5601 financial@kirkwood.edu www.kirkwood.edu/financialaid

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