To receive financial aid from BSU's Office of Financial Aid and the federal aid programs, a student must:

  • be admitted into a degree or certificate program
  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • not be in default on a loan or owe a repayment on a grant at any institution. If you have defaulted on a student loan, you must provide proof that the loan has been paid in full, or that payment arrangements have been made with the lender
  • be making satisfactory academic progress towards a degree or certificate
  • be registered with the U.S. Selective Service, if required
  • not have been convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs

State and private financial aid programs may have other requirements.

Get an early start on the financial aid process, the FAFSA4caster will provide you with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal aid. In addition FAFSA4caster will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and provide information about other sources of aid. FAFSA4caster also allows you to transfer all your information to FAFSA on the web application when you are ready to officially apply for aid, making the experience of applying for federal aid a lot easier.

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Notification of Eligibility

Once you've submitted all the documents for your financial aid application, you should expect to be notified of your eligibility to receive aid. At this point, the amount of the award is just an estimate, based on the information you provided to BSU. You'll receive notification that will ask you to go to Bulldog Connection and indicate whether you accept or reject the aid you've been awarded.

At the end of drop/add, a financial aid counselor will review your file, make any revisions necessary, and finalize your award. If any revisions have occurred to your original award, you will be notified. You must also notify the Office of Financial Aid of any awards or resources not listed on the award letter.

If you completed your application after the deadline, your file will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you submit your application late, you should be prepared to pay your tuition, as funds may not be available on time to cover bill payment.

Revisions

If you are selected for verification, supporting documents should be submitted immediately to avoid delays in processing the awards. If any changes result in a decrease in aid and a refund has already been posted, you will be responsible for any account balance. If the initial information provided on your application differs greatly from the actual information, there may be a significant difference in the final award.

Missing information

If additional information is required in order to process your application for financial aid, you will receive a missing information letter. It is recommended that you periodically check the status of your application online at Bulldog Connection. Failure to submit the information requested in a timely manner will delay application processing.