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How to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • The school code for Cornish College of the Arts is 012315.
    • You and your parents will need a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to electronically sign your FAFSA. Visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for your PIN.
  2. The Financial Aid Office will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education.
    • If you are not selected for verification by the Department of Education the Office of Financial Aid will mail your Award Letter beginning early April.
    • If you are selected for verification (one-third of all students are selected annually), you will need to complete a Verification Worksheet and submit copies of 2009 Federal Tax Returns, W2’s and IRS Schedules for yourself and your parents if you are dependent, or for yourself and your spouse if you are married. The Verification Worksheet is available online. You will need to submit all documents within three weeks from the date of initial notification by the Financial Aid Office to be considered for a financial aid package. If you are unable to meet this deadline, you will need to provide a copy of your IRS-granted extension within the three weeks or call the Office of Financial Aid immediately at 206.726.5014. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you to ensure your financial aid eligibility in 2010-2011 if you contact them within the three-week period as required.

After you receive your award letter

  1. 2009-2010 - Apply for a student Stafford loan or parent PLUS loan online using FAFSA PIN as e-signature starting April 6, 2009. You may access the electronic Master Promissory Note for the Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS Loan Programs at https://dlenote.ed.gov/empn/index.jsp.

  1. 2009-2010 - If you need additional funding, you may apply for a private educational loan starting April 6, 2009. You may apply with any lender participating in Private Educational Loans or apply with one of the following lenders. Please review interest rates and terms before selecting a lender as these loans are not subsidized and cost of the loan may vary significantly from one lender to another. If you experience technical or processing difficulty or need a paper application, please contact your selected lender by phone.

After completing all the steps above

  1. Complete the Acceptance of Loan(s) form below. The Office of Financial Aid cannot release any funds into your tuition account until all requested documents are received, including this form.

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