1. CPP FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID ORIENTATION

2. What to expect:
Introduction of Student Financial Services Counselors- CPP
FAFSA video
Steps to Apply
Overall financial aid process
Important information: status, types of aid, verification, award letter and estimate documents

3. Welcome CPP Students
Erika: (425)
Last name of A-K
Celeste: (425)
Last name L-Z
Hello CPP Students, your CPP Financial Counselors are Erika Dull and Celeste Montes. As you start your semester with the CPP program we hope to work alongside you in ensuring your University experience is positive. When you need to contact either of us please or call us at our designated phone numbers.

4. Please watch this quick video:
Click on this link and watch the video titled FAFSA overview in order to learn about FAFSA
The Beginning Date for the Fall 2017 FAFSA Application is October 1st, 2016.
The Priority Deadline for the Fall 2017 FAFSA application is December 1st, 2016.
This means that 2015 tax information will be used for the FAFSA Application.

5. Steps prior to applying
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Northwest University
th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA., 98083
Our School Code is:
Who is eligible:
Valid Citizenship
Social Security
High School Diploma, GED, or completed homeschooling
No Defaulted Loans

6. Process after applying
University receives FAFSA
Takes up to 3 business days after student files
Contacts students if missing any documents
Check Eagle (Also known as NU )
Package financial aid
Send Award Letter to student
Student signs and returns Award Letter
Aid disburses 3 weeks after the first of the term

7. What is my Status?
* This is a preview of what determines a student’s status

8. Types of Financial Aid:
No Need = interest accumulates right away

9. Verification Process
Randomly selected by Department of Education
Can take up to business days
Must be completed prior to finalizing financial eligibility
Aid will not disburse until this process is complete
Possible documents that may be requested:
Verification Worksheet
Asset Confirmation Form
Student’s 2015 Federal Tax Transcript
Parent’s or Spouse’s 2015 Federal Tax Transcript
Verification of Child Support
Family Expense Worksheet

10. Award Letter and Estimate
Must accept and return Award Letter
Can change or decline amount provided
If this happens then a new estimate will be sent to the student
Estimate shows costs and anticipated aid
Positive number = OUT OF POCKET
Negative number = REFUND

11. Thank you
To learn more about the overall process after financial aid please watch the CPP Financial Service Orientation video that is shown on this link: