2. Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Navigating the Financial Aid Process Presented By: The Office of Student Financial Services

3. The Office of Student Financial Services
Location and Hours of Contact:
Main Campus: Richards Hall - Room 354
Phone:
Fax:
Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Extended Hours:
Main Campus: Richards Hall Room 354
Monday – Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm
Counselors:
Mrs. Astryd Benzan-Aquino
Ms. Sonji Justice
Ms. Siobhan Keenan
Ms. Sabina Yesmin

4. The Basic Fundamentals of Resource Utilization
B – Budget
A – Affordability
S – Student Services
I – Individual Strategies
C – Choices

5. B – Budgeting Your Expenses
Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees
Books
Living Allowance

6. A – Affordability How and when should I file for financial aid?
File the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
File annually
File online at:
Financial aid options:
Employee Tuition Remission
Scholarships
Federal Student Aid
Private Loans

7. S – Student Services
What are my available resources for navigating the aid process?
Student Financial Services
MyNEU (
Check My Financial Status
Request Refunds

8. I – Individual Strategies
Develop a Spending Plan
Tuition, fees, books
Full-time vs Part-Time
Interpreting your award letter
Keep Good Records
Correspondence from NU
Student Accounts
Student Financial Aid Services
Cashier’s Office
Make sure to keep your contact information updated on MyNEU!!!

9. How To Interpret Your Award letter

11. C – Choices Live Like A Student Utilize your online resourses
Borrow What You Need

12. Questions: