Hi! I have a FAQ
Name one way a student qualify as an independent student?
1-married
2-veteran
3- over the age of 24
4- if the student has dependents.
5- extenuating circumstances
What are the different loans a student can get through the FAFSA?
Direct Subsidized
Direct Unsubsidized
Parent PLUS
GRAD PLUS
How long does it take to Process a FAFSA?
2 Weeks
Name the Financial Aid Counselors
Christine, Seth, Sarah, Lauren
Are there any dumb questions in the Financial aid office?
No!
How can I cancel my loan?
If not yet accepted, Decline it on SUU Portal.
If already accepted, submit a CRF.
What is the Master Promissory note, and Entrance/Exit counseling?
MPN- agreement between the loans servicer and student, that states the student agrees to pay the loan back.
Entrance/Exit counseling- informs student on how and when to pay loans back.
Who is in charge of; General Scholarships and Endowments, Designated scholarships and Financial Need Analysis (FNA)?
Bonus: who is their assistant?
Malinda
Giselle
If you don't know the answer to a question, what should you do?
ASK! always ask!
How do I qualify for Academic Scholarships?
All incoming students are considered for academic scholarships upon admission.
What is required to be completed before loans can pay out?
MPN, EC, SIF
Where can I find my Award Offer?
SUU portal, financial aid tab, under award offer.
Or sent to them by email.
Who is in charge of Academic Scholarships and work-study? who is the assistant
Nellie,
Shay
What is the correct name for each abbreviation: SIF, CV, CRF, MARSTS, COA, DV, IV.
Student Information Form,
Change Request From,
Citizen Verification,
Student Marital Status Update Request,
Cost of Attendance,
Dependent Verification,
Independent Verification.
How can I defer a scholarship?
Name 2 reasons a deferral would not get approved.
Deferral is found online: suu.edu
If a student is planning on attending another university. If a student has already deferred for six semesters.
How long does it take for loans to pay out once a student has accepted them?
24-48 hours if all requirements are completed.
Refunds will take 8-10 days in Cashier's office.
When does FAFSA open for the following aid year?
October 1st, 20XX
Who is the Director of the financial aid?
Who is the associate director?
Director- Dave
AD- Jared
When answering emails do we call the student first or just answer the email?
Call student first, (leave a VM if you can) then email.
What from do we need on file to disclose information to a parent or spouse etc?
Where is it found?
Who houses it?
Information Release from
SPACMNT
Registrar's
What is the Interest Rate for the undergraduate, Graduate, and Plus student loans?
3.73% - Undergraduate
5.28% - Graduate
6.28% - Parent/Grad Plus
What tax year will be used for the 2022-23 FAFSA?
2020 taxes.
Who is the Enrollment VP and AVP?
Who is the Student Affairs VP?
Enrollment VP: Stuart Jones
AVP: Brandon Wright
Student Affairs: Jared Tippetts
What is the name of one of Christine's dogs?
(Mini Schnauzer mixed with Rottweiler, and a boarder collie)
Addie
Benny