Financial Aid - Current Students

As the fall semester draws to a close, it is time to start thinking about the 2009 – 2010 school year.  The Office of Financial Aid has posted information below to assist you with your financial aid planning.  Please e-mail us at faid@desu.edu [1] if you have any questions.  You can visit the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is no appointment necessary.  You can also call (302) 857 - 6250 during normal business hours.

Some Things to Think About

• Do you need Summer classes?
• Have you met with your Academic Advisor?
• Are you on target to complete 30 credits this year?
• Will you have enough aid to pay for summer classes?
• Talk to Financial Aid NOW to determine summer aid eligibility!
• Call for an appointment (302) 857‐6250

2009 Financial Aid Timeline

January
~ Complete DSU’s Returning and Transfer Student Scholarship Application.

February
~ Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov [2]
~ Apply for outside scholarships
~ Meet with your Academic Advisor — Do you need to take Summer classes?

March
~ DSU FAFSA Priority deadline is March 15th
~ Returning and Transfer Scholarship deadline is March 15th
~ Review your Student Aid Report

April
~ FAFSA Verification Documents are due to Financial Aid by April 15th

May
~ Apply for Parent PLUS and Private loans
~ Update your mailing and e-mail addresses before going home for the summer!

2009 FAFSA Workshop Dates

Financial Aid staff will be available to help students complete the FAFSA on-line. Students must have a completed FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to participate. For Worksheets, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov [3] or the Office of Financial Aid.

* FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 15th

Office of Financial Aid faid@desu.edu [1] (302) 857‐6250