2. An Overview of Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Federal Student Aid

3. Federal Aid – Who is Eligible?
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
High school graduate/GED holder
Eligible degree/certificate program
Valid Social Security Number
Males registered for Selective Service
*This is not a comprehensive list, see for more information

6. CSU-Pueblo FAFSA school code is 001365
Federal Aid - Applying
Complete your FAFSA NOW!
FAFSA became available October 1st,
FAFSA is based on 2016 Federal Tax Return
If enrolling Spring/Summer 2018, please complete FAFSA
CSU-Pueblo FAFSA school code is

8. Need Based Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant
Based on Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), this is determined by the information from your FAFSA
Maximum award for 17/18 is $5920* for AY (To receive Max student must have a zero EFC and be in 12 credit hours min.)
“Tiered” Award amount based on enrollment
Federal SEOG Grant
Students must be Federal Pell Grant eligible
Priority funding given to students with a zero EFC
award is $800
Must be enrolled full time
* Full-time enrollment required for maximum eligibility

9. Need Based Financial Aid
Colorado Student Grant
Colorado Resident
Need based grant awarded only to students who are Pell Grant eligible
award is $2000
Full-time enrollment required (12 credit hours or more)

10. Need Based Financial Aid
Commitment to Colorado* ($1000/year)
Colorado residents
Must be Pell Grant eligible
3.0 GPA required to renew
CSU-Pueblo Grant*
Awarded based on financial need and academic indicators
Award amounts vary
* Full-time enrollment required

11. Need Based Financial Aid
Federal Work Study
award $3,000 OR
Colorado Work Study
Colorado Resident
These are “Work to Earn” awards

12. Federal Direct Student Loans
Subsidized Direct Student Loan
Government pays interest while in school
This is Need Based Aid, not all students will qualify to receive Subsidized loans
Aggregate limit $23,000
No payments required while in school
Unsubsidized Direct Student Loan (non-need based)
Government does not pay interest while in school
Interest will capitalize upon repayment
*Total aggregate loan limits are $31,000 for dependents & $57,500 for independents

13. Federal Direct Student Loans
No payments required while in school
Each student loan borrower must complete
Entrance Counseling
Master Promissory Note
Interest Rate is 4.45%
Grade level
Dependent
Independent
Freshman
$5,500
$9,500
Sophomore
$6,500
$10,500
Junior & Senior
$7,500
$12,500

14. 30 DAY HOLD ON LOANS

15. Verification
You will know you are selected for verification by reviewing your SAR comments
1/3 or 33% of students are selected Nationwide
Confirms accuracy of FAFSA
PAWS will list required documentation that needs to be submitted to FA office.
IRS Data Retrieval
Required for CSU-Pueblo
Priority Deadline of June 1st

16. Other Types of Aid Private Scholarships On-line
Scholarship Resource Books
Civic Organization
Churches or Other Community Groups
Your Employer or Your Parents Employer
Local Newspaper
Your Guidance/Counseling Office
Other Student Employment