New domestic student applicants (first-time students and transfers) can apply for financial aid, upload required documents, and view processing status through their Panther Portal.
To receive financial aid, a domestic student must meet the following requirements:
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Complete a FAFSA Form (Principia’s FAFSA Code: 001744).
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Complete the CSS Profile (Principia’s CSS Code: 1630).
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Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (see the Financial Aid Handbook for more information).
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Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
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Be enrolled as a regular student at Principia College.
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May not be in default on any federal educational loans or owe a refund on a federal grant. Principia College uses the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Financial Aid History to have this information verified.
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Be making satisfactory academic progress according to Principia College’s standards. See the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.
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If the student has been convicted of a forcible or non-forcible sexual offense and is subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for that offense, the student has limited aid eligibility.
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Certify the student will use federal financial aid only for educational purposes.
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The student is enrolled at least half-time for student loans.
How a domestic student applies for Financial Aid:
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Get Prepared: Gather documents needed to apply.
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Complete the FAFSA Form (we suggest that you keep a copy of every document you submit to FAFSA and to Principia College).
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Complete the CSS Profile.
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Review Student Aid Report (SAR).
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Respond to aid offer.
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Receive aid.
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Renew your FAFSA Form every academic year.
View this video to see what happens after FAFSA forms are submitted.
Required Financial Aid Materials and Deadlines
All new students must submit the required materials by the established deadlines. A complete Financial Aid application will include the applicable documents as noted below. Late applications are accepted; however, the Financial Aid award notification may be delayed due to the late application, and award amounts will be subject to availability of funds. Applications submitted after the start of the term may be considered ineligible for institutional funds, at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.
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Priority Domestic Financial Aid Application
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Domestic Award Notification
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7-10 days following admission date
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Principia’s Financial Aid Renewal Application (returning students)
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE (CSS) PROFILE and APPLICATION PAPERWORK
In addition to the FAFSA, domestic students who want to apply for financial aid must complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile online. CSS offers an impartial, confidential evaluation based on information you provide on the profile form, to determine a student's need for assistance.
For families with separate households, the custodial parent is responsible for completing the CSS profile. The noncustodial parent is responsible for completing the noncustodial profile. Once your financial aid application is complete and all your documents have been received, the Financial Aid Office will review your eligibility for aid. New students will receive their financial aid offer following formal admission to Principia College.
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