Applying for Financial Aid

The decision to attend college takes a tremendous commitment from both students and their families.  That decision often brings with it anxiety, fear, and frustration.  It also promises to bring intellectual and personal growth, opportunities and excitement.

Two questions most families ask are how much is it going to cost and how can we afford it?  Many families rely on assistance through the many Federal and State Student Financial Aid programs to help them pay for their student’s education.  This session is designed to provide families with information on:

• Some of the myths and realities about the cost of higher education and financial aid
• Monthly Planning Guide for the College Bound Student
• Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• What to expect from financial aid, its purpose and how it works
• Descriptions of the primary Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
• Scholarship searches
• The role of the parent and the student.  The importance of the student’s involvement in their financial aid
• Links to other good sources of information on Student Financial Aid.

• Completing the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | PowerPoint | QuickTime | PDF |

Thank you for visiting the Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Student Financial Services FAFSA site.  We hope that we have been able to answer your questions, make the application process easier, encourage you and your student to share the responsibility of student financial aid, and given you some great tips and sites to help your student make the college choice and in understanding the financial aid process.

Good Luck in the FUTURE!! 

Related Links

• Residency
• Dependency Status
• Verification