IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS********************************************************************************************APPLY FOR 2013 SUMMER FINANCIAL AID: Deadline May 15, 2013 ********************************************************************************************APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR 2013-2014 It's that time of year! The application for the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) begins January 1, 2013. For priority consideration, be sure to file by the March 1, 2013 deadline. To complete your FAFSA online, go to fafsa.ed.gov. The Office of Financial Aid highly recommends the use of the IRS Data Retrieval option during the initial filing or when subsequent corrections are made to your 2013-2014 FAFSA. This option provides the fastest, easiest and most secure solution for meeting certain verification requirements. We also encourage MD residents to complete the FAFSA form by the March 1 deadline to be considered for programs offered by Maryland Higher Education Commission. If you have any questions regarding the financial aid process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (301) 860-3540 or send us an email to financialaid@bowiestate.edu. Financial Aid Counselors are available for appointments Monday and Wednesday 1:00-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 Be sure to include BSU’s School Code 002062!
*********************************************************************************************Changes to the Federal Student Loan Program Loan Fees Loan Fees on Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans for students will increase from the current rate of 1 percent to a new rate of 1.051 percent and for Direct PLUS Loans the loan fee has increased from the current rate of 4 percent to 4.204 percent for all new loans taken on or after July 1, 2013. ********************************************************************************************** ATTENTION STUDENT LOAN BORROWERSIf 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. ********************************************************************************************
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
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