Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

•1.     What is Edinboro University's school code?
The school code is 003321.   

•2.     What forms are required for financial aid at Edinboro University?
The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year to be eligible for Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and Work-Study as well as the PHEAA Grant aid programs. Prior year FAFSA filers will receive a "Renewal" version of the FAFSA from the federal processor. New students will complete the original version or have the option to file their FAFSA electronically through FAFSA on the Web. 

Other Documents may be required for those students selected for verification or to validate circumstances. 

•3.     How do I view what financial aid requirements I still need to meet and those that are completed?
Log into My Edinboro- click on SCOTS.
     Select Student Services and Financial Aid
     Then Financial Aid
     Then My Eligibility
     Then Holds
     Then Student Requirements (this link will be near the bottom of the page)
     Select the current aid year, i.e. 2008-2009 Award Year
     Submit

The unsatisfied requirements will display as outstanding requirements. These requirements may delay your financial aid. The satisfied requirements will display as completed requirements. Be sure to check the requirements periodically to make sure the Financial Aid Office has all the necessary information to process your aid for the year.

•4.     When do I apply for financial aid?
Students can file the FAFSA, Renewal FAFSA , or FAFSA on the Web after January 1 for each new award year. Students who filed the FAFSA and received by the federal processor by March 15 will be given priority for Federal Work-Study, Federal SEOG, and the Federal Work Study programs. However, students can file for financial aid at any time during the award year allowing at least a month for processing for the award period.  

•5.     What types of financial aid are covered by this application?
All federal, state, and University assistance are processed using the one application.  

•6.     Am I required to file a separate form to obtain a Federal Stafford Loan?
No. Eligibility for the Federal Stafford Loan is determined using the FAFSA form. However, first time borrowers are required to complete a promissory note and Entrance Counseling.

•7.     How do I apply for a Federal Pell Grant?
When you complete the FAFSA, you are automatically considered for a Federal Pell Grant.  

•8     If my parents are divorced or separated, are both of them responsible for contributing to my education?
The custodial parent and current spouse, if any, must complete the FAFSA form. The non-custodial parent is not required to report information for federal student aid purposes.  

•9.   What is the difference between the Bursar's Office and the Financial Aid Office?
The Financial Aid Office determines financial aid eligibility and awards grants, scholarships, loans, and work study while the Bursar's Office processes bills and collects payments, receives loan proceeds and issues refund checks.  

•10.   Are there any other types of aid available?
The Office for Student Financial Support and Services at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of institutional scholarships. Computer programming identifies eligible students and a selection committee determines recipients. There are also numerous external scholarships that are available. Students are notified via e-mail if they meet the minimum requirements and are encouraged to apply.  

•11.   When are refunds given?
Refunds are generally available 3 weeks after the beginning of the semester.