FAFSA Filing Information

How to Apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN (if you do not already have one). Your Federal Student Aid PIN will act as an electronic signature annually for the FAFSA application, and enable you to complete promissory notes and other financial aid transactions with the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Note: If you are considered dependent for financial aid purposes your parent(s) must also apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN.
• Federal law requires the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to allow students to apply for federal aid without paying a fee. To be considered for most of the federal student aid programs a student must complete the FAFSA. States and most schools also use FASFA information in awarding funds from their own financial aid programs.
• Complete the FAFSA as early as possible each year after January 1. The priority filing deadline for students attending Purdue University North Central is March 10 prior to the academic year for which you are seeking financial assistance (i.e. March 10, 2012 for 2012-2013).
• Use completed or estimated federal tax information.
• List Purdue University North Central to receive your FAFSA information. Our school code is 001826.

Verify Information is Correct on your Student Aid Report (SAR)

• The Student Aid Report (SAR) contains your FAFSA information and is generated as a result of your submitting a FAFSA. You will receive notification from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) when it is available and how to access it.
• Review all information for accuracy.
• Use FAFSA on the WEB to make corrections, if necessary.
• Keep this information for your records.

We will notify you, via e-mail, regarding your next steps in the financial aid process. You can also view important messages and information in Self-Service Banner via MyPNC.

Request a Federal Pin

Apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN (if you do not already have one).

Your Federal Student Aid PIN will act as an electronic signature annually for the FAFSA application, and enable you to complete promissory notes and other financial aid transactions with the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Note: If you are considered dependent for financial aid purposes, your parent(s) must also apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN.

Submit a FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN (if you do not already have one). Your Federal Student Aid PIN will act as an electronic signature annually for the FAFSA application, and enable you to complete promissory notes and other financial aid transactions with the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Note: If you are considered dependent for financial aid purposes your parent(s) must also apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN.
• Federal law requires the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to allow students to apply for federal aid without paying a fee. To be considered for most of the federal student aid programs a student must complete the FAFSA. States and most schools also use FASFA information in awarding funds from their own financial aid programs.
• Complete the FAFSA as early as possible each year after January 1. The priority filing deadline for students attending Purdue University North Central is March 10 prior to the academic year for which you are seeking financial assistance (March 10, 2012 for 2012-2013).
• Use completed or estimated federal tax information.
• List Purdue University North Central to receive your FAFSA information.

Our school code is 001826.

FAFSA Data Verification (Request for Documentation)

Shortly after you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) we will receive the same information from the U.S. Department of Education (if you listed Purdue University North Central to receive your FAFSA data). At that point you may be selected for verification and asked to provide additional documentation to our office. Watch for an e-mail from finaid@pnc.edu and monitor Self-Service Banner via MyPNC on a weekly basis.

Additional Documentation

• We will notify you if additional documentation is needed from you.
• To view and download your additional documentation requirements go to Self-Service Banner via MyPNC.

VERY IMPORTANT!!

It is important to meet all requirements for your financial aid. Financial Aid awards are developed to help meet your estimated educational expenses according to federal, state, and institutional regulations and business rules. All awards are based on available funds. Purdue University North Central has the right to revise or cancel awards if funds are unavailable, your application contains incorrect data, or your financial situation or enrollment status changes. Financial Aid is applied to all charges on your University student account. Check Self-Service Banner via MyPNC on a weekly basis to monitor your awards and for important messages. Watch for important emails from finaid@pnc.edu. Contact our office if you have any questions.

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