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Bowie State University Institutional Scholarship Application 2012-2013

Deadline to Apply: April 16,2012 by 5:00p.m.

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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR 2012-2013 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be available for completion for the 2012-2013 academic year at www.fafsa.gov after JANUARY 1, 2012 . MD residents are urged to complete the FAFSA form by the March 1 deadline to be considered for programs offered by Maryland Higher Education Commission.  If you require assistance in completing the form or if you have general questions regarding the financial aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (301)860-3540 or stop by to see your Financial Aid Counselor- Mon, Tues- Thurs and Friday  8:30A.M. -5:00 P.M.     

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ATTENTION STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS

If you are a first time borrower at Bowie State you must complete the Entrance Loan Counseling session in order to understand your rights and responsibilities as a borrower  and you must complete the actual application and agreement to repay your student loan, the Electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN). www.studentloans.gov  It is imperative that both items are complete to ensure your loans will be applied to your account; failure to do could result in you having a balance and not being able to register for the  upcoming semesters. 

***Once completed the Financial Aid Office will receive loan information electronically and processing will continue. Please check your financial aid information and account information via BullDog Connection/self service. 

Please check your To-Do List on BullDog Connection. If you have outstanding documents, please submit to the Office of Financial Aid to finalize your award.

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Bowie State University is delighted to offer you information about financial assistance. Our office is located in the Henry Administration Building, Suite 1100. Our regular office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can reach us by telephone at 301-860-3540, or send us an email at financialaid@bowiestate.edu.

The process of applying for aid can seem complicated and time consuming, and we want to make it a pleasant experience for you. Our site includes an overview of the aid programs offered at the University and how to apply. Financial aid policies may change because of federal regulations or University decisions; therefore, some information on this site may change.

We look forward to helping you meet your educational goals and wish you success.

Office of Financial Aid
Henry Administration Building, Suite 1100
14000 Jericho Park Rd.
Bowie, MD 20715
1-877-77-BOWIE (toll-free)
Phone: 301-860-3540
Fax: 301-860-3549
Email: financialaid@bowiestate.edu
Title IV School Code: 002062