Applying for Financial Aid

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General Application Procedures
A student interested in applying for financial aid at William Paterson University must submit annually a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. You may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. William Paterson University's Federal School Code number is 002625. This is the only application you will need to apply for aid at William Paterson.

It is advised that you prepare and file your federal income tax returns early to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) so the family can accurately complete the FAFSA. Financial aid is based on a student's financial need and the funds available to the University. Additional information such as federal income tax returns or citizenship documentation may be required. Be sure to keep copies of all federal income tax forms you submitted to the IRS. (You may be required to submit copies of tax returns to the school.) All documents are confidential and are used only to calculate eligibility for student aid programs. Please file by APRIL 1 of every year.

Summer Term
Students applying for financial aid for the summer are continuing students. Students must be accepted and matriculated in order to participate. Special admits or non matriculated students are not eligible for funding.

Since all campus-based funds are usually exhausted during the academic year, summer term awards consist primarily of student loans. Students can use their Federal Pell Grant, if it was not used during the academic year.

To apply for summer financial aid for 2010 you must have on file by July 1, 2010:

• William Paterson University Summer Application for Financial Aid.
• FAFSA for the preceding academic year (ie: 2009-2010) of the summer term for which you are applying
• Register for at least six (6) credits as an undergraduate or five (5) credits as a graduate
• Maintain minimum credits throughout the summer
• Your file must be in "completed" status (ie: all documents are in and processed)
• Be accepted in a matriculated program at William Paterson University

Summer aid will not be processed for files that are still incomplete as of July 2010.
***Please Note: Your summer application will remain unprocessed until you formally register for summer classes.

To be considered for a New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant, you must apply by June 1 for renewal students and October 1 for new students. The William Paterson filing deadline to be considered for full financial aid funding is April 1.

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