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How
do I apply for financial aid at MSUN?
The first step to apply for financial aid at MSU-Northern is to complete
the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Certain types
of aid do require additional paperwork after you have been awarded,
but the FAFSA is the only application required to determine your eligibility.
How to Apply
What
is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application
for all federal and state aid programs. Indicate Montana State University-Northern's
(code #002533) in the school release section of the application.
Where
can I get a copy of the FAFSA?
You can obtain a FAFSA from your high school guidance office, any college
financial aid office or apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
What
records will I need to complete my FAFSA?
Generally, all you will need is your federal tax return (IRS 1040, 1040A,
or 1040 EZ). You may also want to have your W-2 forms and any other
records of money earned in the tax year you are using to complete the
FAFSA. This would include records of untaxed income, such as welfare,
social security, AFDC or ADC, or veteran's benefits. You may also need
to use current bank statement, business or farm records and any records
of stocks, bonds or other investments.
Do
I have to apply for financial aid every year?
YES! You must reapply for financial aid each year by completing the
Renewal Application for Federal Student Aid (if you receive one from
the federal processor by the end of the year) or by completing the next
year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Note that your eligibility
for financial aid may change significantly, especially if you have a
different number of family members in college. Renewal of your financial
aid package also depends on your making satisfactory academic progress
toward a degree, such as earning a minimum number of credits and achieving
a minimum GPA.
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