I don't think I qualify for aid. Should I apply anyway?
YES! Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need. The FAFSA form is free.

Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid at MSUN?
No. You can apply for financial aid any time after January 1. To actually receive funds, however, you must be admitted and enrolled at the university.

What and when is the priority filing date?
The priority filing date is the date set by a university by which the federal processor must receive your financial aid application for priority consideration for financial aid. At MSU-Northern, the priority filing date is March 1st of the year for which you are applying for financial aid. So if you are applying for financial aid for the 2004-2005 school year, your FAFSA should reach the federal processor by March 1, 2003 to be considered for the greatest amount of available financial aid.

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