Winter 2011 Top Ten Questions
Q1. How and when do I need to apply for financial aid for 2011-12?
Q2. How do I apply for financial aid for summer school?
Q3. On the summer aid application what am I to do with the boxes regarding summer credit hours?
A: The student is to list the number of credit hours to be taken during each module. If a class extends to multiple modules, the student is to count those credit hours in each module. For a 3 credit hour course that begins in Mod 2 and extends through Mod 3, the student should complete the boxes by entering 3 credit hours in the Mod 2 and in Mod 3.
Q4. Once I've applied for 11-12 financial aid when will I receive a financial aid award notice?
A: The awarding process for prospective students who have completed the 2011-12 FAFSA should begin first week of April. The awarding process for continuing students should begin in mid-June.
Q5. As a newly admitted student with lots of financial aid questions, any special advice?
A: We suggest viewing a recording of our Paying for Purdue webinar.
Q6. If a student is planning to move off campus next year, how is that to be reported on the FAFSA and how does it affect financial aid eligibility?
A: Students indicate their planned living arrangements on the FAFSA application with each college that they list. There is a drop down box where they can select “off campus” housing. Purdue awards the same amount of funds whether the student lives on or off campus. Once the University bill has been paid (tuition and fees), a student living off campus is refunded any additional financial aid to help with these out-of-pocket expenses.
Q7. Is there financial aid available for Study Abroad?
A: Additional student loan eligibility may be available to meet the additional costs of a Purdue University-affiliated study abroad program. See more information.
Q8. What if my income is changing in 2011?
A: If a family has a special circumstance regarding their financial situation, please contact the Division of Financial Aid to discuss appeal options.
Q9. Is there a way to speed up the process of receiving excess financial aid disbursements?
A: Yes! To insure financial aid refunds are sent to the correct address and promptly disbursed when available, students should sign up for direct deposit!
Q10. How do I report private awards to Purdue?
A: Yes! To insure financial aid refunds are sent to the correct address and promptly disbursed when available, students should sign up for direct deposit!