2006-2007 Financial Aid Application Process

Application
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal and state aid 

*	Establishes a level of financial aid eligibility.
*	Information needed may be requested from student and/or parent.

Availability

*	Northeastern's Financial Aid Office or via the web: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.   Web filers should apply for a PIN number first: http://www.pin.ed.gov.   Use the 2006-2007 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to help guide you through the FAFSA online process.

Instructions

*	Read before completing FAFSA.
*	Misunderstanding or misinterpretations could delay the process.
*	Keep copies of FAFSA and supporting documents.
*	You may apply through the Internet by using FAFSA on the Web:  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
*	File FAFSA by February 28,  2006 to meet NEIU's priority filing deadline.
*	Priority filing deadline refers to campus-based funds: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal  Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and Federal College Work-Study.

Federal School Code for Northeastern Illinois University: 001693

Student Aid Report (SAR)

*	The FAFSA generates a Student Aid Report (SAR) by mail or via email (for web filers).
*	Once NEIU receives SAR electronically; students should request an NEIU Financial Aid Application.
*	SARs are reviewed in order of date received and aid is awarded based on the availability of funds.

New Students (Freshmen & Transfer Students)

*	SARs received after May 31, 2006 may not be processed in time to meet Fall 2006 semester payment dates; late applicants should be prepared  to make the initial payment.
*	FAFSA can be submitted, even if you have not been admitted to the University.
*	Final award announcements will be delayed until admittance to the University is confirmed
*	A loan entrance interview must be completed by all bank loan applicants, if applying for a loan through NEIU for the first time.
*	Be sure the NEIU Enrollment Services Office has your Social Security Number.  To be eligible for Financial Aid, you must provide your SSN.