The Financial Aid Process Understanding the Steps for a Smoother Transition.

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The Financial Aid Process Understanding the Steps for a Smoother Transition

Notification NEST is Montclair State’s primary way of contacting students It is the students’ responsibility to regularly check NEST and their Montclair State regularly for any updates.

NEST NEST allows student to review and manage activities including ΅Financial Aid ΅Billing ΅Registration ΅Holds ΅Direct Deposit ΅Class Schedule ΅Grades

Explanation of Awards Grants – (does not need to be paid back) -Eligibility is determined by your FAFSA application -NJ Tuition Aid Grant (NJ TAG) -Students must complete the State Application at -This process is required for NJ TAG, EOF, NJ Stars Work Study -Based on EFC eligibility and awarded on a first come, first awarded basis -Students must get a job on campus to receive these funds -Paid to the student biweekly, not to the bill

Stafford Loans – Federal loans for students enrolled at least half- time. These loans carry a fixed interest rate, and are typically the most affordable type of student loans. Awarded in the student’s name and go into full repayment 6 months after a student is no longer enrolled at least half-time. (3.76% current interest rate) - Subsidized - Interest does not accrue while student is enrolled - Unsubsidized - Interest does accrue while student is enrolled. Students must go to and sign their master promissory note and complete entrance counseling in order for loans to pay outwww.studentloans.gov Loans on award Explanation of Awards ~Loans

Parent PLUS loan – Federal loan for parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay education expenses - To apply visit - Credit check required Repayment Options: 1. Immediate monthly repayment 2. Interest only repayment 3. Complete deferment 4. If PLUS loan is denied, an additional unsubsidized loan goes in the student’s name Explanation of Awards ~Private Loans

Students will use this website to sign their master promissory note and complete the entrance counseling for their Stafford loans Parents will use this website to apply for the Parent PLUS loan and sign the promissory note for the PLUS loan

Loans not on award Explanation of Awards ~Private Loans Private loans – Student loan funds that are offered through banks or educational loan lenders Can be borrowed by student and/or parent Students will need a co-signer ELMselect.com will provide you with a list of historical private lenders, while allowing you to access and compare private loan interest rates. Truth in Lending Act – requires a number of steps to be taken by the borrower and the lender before a loan can be disbursed Private loans can take up to a month to process

΅Excess funds can be moved to Red Hawk Dollars or returned back to the student via check or direct deposit Red Hawk Dollars and Books USE REFUNDS WISELY!

To move into housing you must have a Golden Ticket. What does this mean? 1)Pay your bill in full or be enrolled in a payment plan 2) Complete and turn in all Immunization paperwork 3) Submit your emergency contact info on NEST Living on Campus?

– Location – College Hall, Room 208 Phone – (973) Fax – (973) *Please have the CWID number available when contacting our office* Visit us on the web! Contacting the Financial Aid

Questions?