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January | February | March | April/May/June | July | August | September

January

  • Submit FAFSA to Federal processor no sooner than January 1 but in time to meet the priority deadline of March 2.
  • Be certain to include GPA verification form (Undergraduates).
  • Send letter and documentation explaining any special family circumstances to the Office of Student Financial Services.
  • Research possible outside sources of scholarship research books in your local library.

February

  • Complete admissions process.
  • Complete financial aid file by submitting all requested documents.
  • If you have not submitted the FAFSA, do so now online. Do not delay! Recommended mailing deadline is February 15.
  • The FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 1 to be considered for all types of campus-based funds(Perkins Loan, FSEOG, FCWS). Respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the Office of Student Financial Services.
  • You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor 4-6 weeks after submitting the FAFSA. Check the SAR carefully.
  • Cal Grant recipients: The Cal Grant GPA verification form (undergraduate) or request Test Scores (graduate) submit to the Register office by February 25.

March

  • Complete financial aid file by submitting all requested documents.
  • California residents (new applicants only): Meet March 2 postmark deadline for Cal Grant/Graduate Fellowship.

April/May/June

  • Watch for your official Award Letter from LSU if your FAFSA is on file and your admission process is complete.
  • Notify the Office of Student Financial Services of any scholarships that you have been awarded.
  • This information is important for finalizing your awards. You may receive several revised award letters as the Office of Student Financial Services is made aware of these things.
  • Complete financial aid file by submitting all requested documents.

July

  • Register for Fall classes Online.
  • Make financial payment or arrangements.
  • Clear finances after registration. Complete tuition payment plan form. To avoid deletion of your classes make your payment arrangements before Sept 1.
  • If awarded Federal Work Study (FWS), obtain FWS Authorization Form from the Office of Human Resources and begin looking for a work study job.

August

  • If you were awarded and need Federal Stafford, Unsubsidized Stafford, or PLUS Loans, complete the loan application(s) online. (All transactions on this web site are secure).
  • If you have any questions regarding this process call the Office of Student Financial Services at (909) 785-2175 or email us at sfs@lasierra.edu

September/October

  • Complete registration process, by making financial payment arrangements with Student Financial Services.
  • Classes begin
  • First tuition payment due for all students on tuition payment plan with LSU. Call our office or e-mail us at sfs@lasierra.edu for further information.
  • Secure Federal Work Study or other student employment position with Human Resource Department
  • New Students: Complete master promissory note online for Federal Stafford Loan.
 
 

 

 

 
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