Financial Aid Questions
Here are some questions frequently asked by students, parents and new borrowers. Simply click on the question to see the answer.
- What is financial aid?
- What type of aid is available to me?
- How can I tell if my family makes too much money to qualify?
- How do I fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- What should I do if I have special financial circumstances that might affect my eligibility for aid?
- When should I apply for financial aid?
- How do I start the process of searching for available financial aid?
- How is financial need determined in awarding financial aid?
- Where can I get a loan application?
- Where can I look for scholarships and grants?
- Is there a private loan program available to me?
- How long does it take to be notified if my student loan was approved or denied?
- How much money can I borrow?
- How will I receive my funds?
- To whom do I make my loan payment?
- Can I pay more than my predetermined monthly payment?
- How are assets evaluated when applying for financial aid?
- How can students lower the cost of borrowing?
- What is a loan servicer?
- What is the HEC Board?
- What is the official state program for parents to save money for their children’s education?
- If I am going to school outside of the United States, can I get a First Loan?
- I am not a resident of Washington, Oregon or Idaho, and I am not attending a school in those states. Am I eligible for a First Loan?
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