TROY UNIVERSITY System Office of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Made Easy Apply for PIN Complete FAFSA Complete required institutional information

PIN = Personal Identification Number Parents and students need a PIN. The PIN will be used the entire time student is in school to: –Access your information –Submit your electronic signature –Reapply for federal aid (FAFSA) every year KEEP UP WITH THE PIN

FAFSA F= FREE DO NOT PAY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID A=Application F=Federal S=Student A=Aid

Troy University Requirements Troy University Financial Aid Certification Form –Required for all financial aid applicants Online entrance interview – 1/3 of Federal applicants will be required to provide: –Verification worksheets –Student tax form 1040 –Parent tax form 1040 (for dependent students)

Types of Financial Aid 4Federal Pell Grants 4Federal Perkins Loan 4Federal Work Study 4Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) 4Federal Stafford Loan 4Federal Parent Plus Loan

Application Dates and Deadlines FAFSA forms are made available for submission on January 1 –Submit the form online at Troy University’s Financial Aid preferred deadline is March 1 –FAFSA processed and sent to Troy University and Troy University Certification on file Preference for Work-study, SEOG, and Federal Perkins loans

Amounts of Possible Aid Pell Grant –Up to $4050 for the year Stafford Loan –Freshmen $ 3,500 –Sophomore $ 4,500 –Junior/ Senior $ 5,500 –Graduate up to $ 20,500

Cost of Attendance Elements include: Tuition and fees**** Room and Board*********** Books and Supplies************** Miscellaneous Personal Expenses***** Transportation******

Determine Eligibility for Financial Aid by: Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Student’s Financial Need

Thank You! The office of Financial Aid at Troy University thanks you for the opportunity to share this vital information with you regarding your college career preparation. Please contact us with any questions you may have.