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How to Apply

  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 PIN number to electronically sign your FAFSA. Visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for your PIN numbers.
    If you have not been selected for verification by the Department of Education the Office of Financial Aid will mail your Award Letter beginning early April.

After you receive your award letter

  1. 2008-2009 - Apply for a student Stafford loan or parent PLUS loan online using FAFSA PIN as e-signature starting April 1, 2008. You may view a lender list, make loan comparisons and apply online at ELM Select or on your selected lender website.

    If you experience technical or processing difficulty or need a Master Promissory Note, please contact your selected lender by phone.

    • Bank of America – 800.344.8382
    • Chase Bank – 800.487.4404
    • Wells Fargo – 800.658.3567
    • Wachovia – 800.338.2243
    • US Bank – 800.242.1200
    • WA First-Sallie Mae – 800.858.5050
    • KeyBank – 800.539.5363
    Entrance Counseling Interviews at NELA Connections
    For your convenience, Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling sessions are held LIVE during Orientation.
    2007-2008 - Apply for a student Stafford loan or parent PLUS loan online using FAFSA PIN as e-signature starting April 1, 2007: If you experience technical or processing difficulty or need a Master Promissory Note, please contact your selected lender by phone.
    • Bank of America – 800.344.8382
    • Wells Fargo – 800.658.3567
    • WA First (serviced by Sallie Mae) – 800.835.0177

  2. 2008-2009 - If you need additional funding, you may apply for a private educational loan starting April 1, 2008. You may view a lender list, make loan comparisons and apply online at ELM Select or on your selected lender website.

    If you experience technical or processing difficulty or need a paper application, please contact your selected lender by phone.

    • Chase Bank – 800.487.4404
    • Wells Fargo – 800.658.3567
    • Wachovia – 800.338.2243
    • US Bank – 800.242.1200
    • WA First-Sallie Mae – 800.858.5050
    2007-2008 - If you need additional funding, you may apply for a private educational loan starting April 1, 2007: If you experience technical or processing difficulty or need a paper application, please contact your selected lender by phone.
    • Wells Fargo – 800.658.3567
    • Sallie Mae – 800.695.3317

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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