FAFSA/ORSAA
How often must a student submit a FAFSA/ORSAA?
Yearly
T/F: You can ONLY apply for scholarships before arriving to college.
False
What is the name of our presenter today?
Trio team
What are the two main kinds of loans offered to students (not parents)?
Subsidized & Unsubsidized
What is the census date (drop date) where you will no longer receive a refund for a class dropped?
Oct 9th, 2026
What is the name of SOU’s scholarship portal?
Scholarship universe
How can you get in touch with financial aid if you need to?
finaid@sou.edu
What is the difference between subsidized loans and unsubsidized loans? Which should you accept first?
Sub-no interest until repayment begins (Gov. Pays)
Unsub-interest accrues immediately
What is the GPA you must maintain to remain in good standing for financial aid?
2.5
What are four types of financial aid awarded?
Loans
Grants
Work Study
Scholarships
How can you confirm your scholarship funds have been applied to your SOU account?
Finances app in workday - view financial aid
Where is Raider Student Services located?
SU-Bookstore
Name at least two loan repayment options.
SAVE (canceled through courts)
Standard
Before receiving your loan funding, what two processes must you complete?
Master Promissory Note
Loan Entrance Counseling
What is the first date each year to submit your FAFSA/ORSAA?
October 1st
What is a common scholarship deadline?
March 15 - OSAAC, scholarship universe...Spring will also be accepted
Who can help you find a job on campus?
Career Connections
With standard repayment, how long will it take to pay off student loans?
10 years
Must you accept the entire amount of any loan offered?
No
FAFSA/ORSAA is based on which tax year?
Two years prior
How far in advance of a scholarship due date should you request a letter of recommendation?
At least two weeks
Where is Disability Resources?
Central Hall - Garden Level
If you file for bankruptcy, will your loans go away?
No
What is the process called to get financial aid back if you are in financial aid denial?
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal