Application Process

• How and when do I apply for aid?
• What is BGSU's Federal school code to be entered on my FAFSA?
• Can I apply for aid if I haven't yet completed my taxes?
• What do I do if I don't have my (or my parent's) tax returns?
• How can I check to see if my FAFSA has been processed?
• I have completed and sent the FAFSA, what happens next?
• What is verification?
• When do I complete the Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)?
• What should I do if I have not received an Award Letter from BGSU?

Enrollment/Academic Status

• What is the definition of Academic Level?
• How is my enrollment status defined?
• I plan to transfer to BGSU, what do I need to do to receive financial aid?
• I am a BGSU student and plan to take classes at another university as a transient student, what do I need to do to use my financial aid?
• What happens to my financial aid if I withdraw for the semester?
• Is financial aid available for summer sessions?
• Can I receive financial aid while participating in a cooperative education program?
• Can I receive financial aid while participating in a study abroad program?

Aid Options

• What is Federal Work-Study and how do I find a job?
• What happens if I do not find a Federal Work-Study job?
• What types of financial aid are available?
• What other financing options are available besides federal, state, and BGSU financial aid programs?
• What types of scholarships are available?
• What should I know about Loan Consolidation?

Bursar Terms and Transactions

• How does my financial aid get applied to my bursar bill?
• What is the definition of Deferments and Disbursements?
• What is the definition of awards that do not disburse to my Bursar Account through Student Financial Aid?

Unique Situations

• What do I do if I or my parents will experience a change in income or benefits for the coming school year?
• What is the definition of an dependency status?
• Will I receive the same amount of financial aid next year?
• How do I apply for Ohio residency?
• What are the office hours for BGSU Student Financial Aid?