Must I file my taxes before filing the FAFSA forms?
No, because of early filing deadlines, it is often impossible for families to have completed their federal tax returns before completing the FAFSA form. It is better to use estimated information than to delay your application.
Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid at New England College?
No. You can apply for financial aid any time after January 1. To actually receive funds, you must be admitted to a degree granting program at New England College.
What is New England College’s FAFSA code?
The FAFSA Code for NEC is 002579.
What do I have to do to file for financial aid?
Please review the information on our Financial Assistance Application Process page for complete details on the financial aid application process.
What are NEC’s priority deadlines for filing for financial aid?
The Priority deadline for first year students for Fall 2010 is February 2, 2010. The Transfer student priority deadline is April 1, 2010 and for returning students, it is April 15, 2010.
I sent in my FAFSA over four weeks ago but haven't heard anything. What should I do?
If you haven't received a Student Aid Report (SAR), call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (toll free) or 1-319-337-5665. You must provide them with your Social Security number and date of birth as verification.
You can also write to:
Federal Student Aid Programs
PO Box 4038
Washington, DC 52243-4038
You may find out whether your FAFSA has been processed or to request a duplicate copy of your SAR.
I probably don't qualify for aid. Should I apply for aid anyway?
Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need. The FAFSA form is free to complete, so apply today!
Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?
Yes - it is a requirement that you apply for financial aid every year. If your financial circumstances change, you may get more or less aid. After your first year you will receive a "Renewal Application" which contains preprinted information from the previous year's FAFSA. Renewal of your financial aid package also depends on your making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, such as earning a minimum number of credits and achieving a minimum GPA.
What are the billing deadlines each semester?
The fall semester billing deadline is July 15, and the spring semester billing deadline is December 15.
The only bad questions are the ones that go unasked. If you have a question, please let us know! We are here to guide you through processes from admittance to graduation, and through repayment of any student loans. Use all of your resources!
