Tuition and Financial Aid for Graduate Students

How to Apply for Financial Aid

• Apply for a FAFSA PIN at www.pin.ed.gov (first time applicants only or to retrieve a PIN)
• Complete the 2011-2012 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. For returning students complete the FAFSA Renewal.
• Fill out the 2011-2012 Post Bac Financial Aid Application

• Apply for a FAFSA PIN at www.pin.ed.gov (first time applicants only or to retrieve a PIN)
• Complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. For returning students complete the FAFSA Renewal.
• Fill out the 2012-2013 Post Bac Financial Aid Application

Additional documentation may be necessary. If so, the Financial Aid Office will contact you requesting the documentation.

Financial Aid Eligibility

So what are Graduate Students Eligible for?

• All students are eligible for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program
• Graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 a year

Awarding of Financial Aid and Electronic Award Notification

• Once your financial aid package is completed, an Electronic Award notification will be sent to your Eagles email account. Review your Electronic Award Notification immediately through Banner Web under Student Services, Financial Aid, and My Overall Status. It will indicate the types and amounts of aid you are eligible to receive. Review your award carefully. Click on what you accept and/or decline. If you are a first time Stafford Loan borrower at CUI, you will need to complete Online Entrance Counseling and electronically sign the Master Promissory Note. Links are also provided in your Banner Web electronic award.