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Student Financial Assistance

Get Help Paying for College
K-State's Office of Student Financial Assistance distributes more than $175 million annually in federal, state, university, and private aid. Applying for and receiving financial aid is a complex process. It takes time, patience, and effort to understand and meet deadlines. Planning ahead and following the necessary steps in the application process will get your educational investment off to a successful start. It's worth the effort. Seven out of 10 K-Staters receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study.

Scholarships
K-State awarded more than $11 million in scholarships last year. Approximately 90 percent of all scholarships at the university are awarded on the basis of merit. The remaining awards are based on a combination of financial need and achievement in academic areas, activities, or sports.

Many other scholarships with other criteria are also available, so be sure to fill out the scholarship application at: www.k-state.edu/scholarships.

Grants, Jobs, and Loans
To apply for grants, jobs, and loans, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

• Grants Grants, which are available to students who meet financial need requirements, are funds that do not have to be repaid. The most common grants are Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, which assist qualified undergraduate students who would be unable to attend college without aid, and Pell Grants.

• Jobs Many students look to part-time employment through the work-study program to help supplement their money from home and their other financial assistance. K-State employs more than 7,000 students who together earn more than $15 million annually. You'll earn $1,600 to $3,200 a year by working 10 to 20 hours a week on campus.

• Loans Loans let you borrow money for college at low interest rates, and most loans don't require you to begin making payments until after you finish college. If you qualify, you may be assisted with a Perkins Loan, which doesn't accumulate interest while you are in college. Interest at five percent begins nine months after you graduate or are no longer a half-time student.

Federal legislation makes it possible for every student to be eligible for either a Federal Unsubsidized or Subsidized Direct Loan ranging from $5,500 to $7,500 per year.

If, after receiving your financial aid awards, you find that you still need money, your parents may borrow under a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan.

Application Priority Dates

November 1
Submit K-State's scholarship application

March 1
Submit your completed FAFSA for all forms of federal assistance.

Application Process
As you can see from the variety of financial aid programs, college can be very affordable. While current regulations allow for all of your educational costs to be covered, you must carefully complete the entire FAFSA to take advantage of all the available assistance.

1. Apply for admission Begin your application process by applying for admission to K-State. You must be admitted before you are fully eligible for scholarship consideration. As you apply for admission, you should start the scholarship application process by completing K-State’s scholarship application. This application is available from your high school counselor, or from www.k-state.edu/sfa.

2. Apply for aid To be considered for all forms of federal financial assistance for the following fall and spring semesters, you should submit your completed FAFSA by our application priority deadline of March 1. If you apply after this date, your chances for receiving all types of financial aid may be reduced.

3. Fill out the FAFSA Remember to list K-State as a school where you wish to have your FAFSA information sent. You'll need K-State's federal school code: 001928.

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