Applying
for Financial Aid begins with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid).
Step 1: Complete
the FAFSA on the Web. Be
sure to apply for the correct FAFSA year for which you will be attending College of Saint Mary.
Step
2: You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) electronically or in the
mail when your FAFSA has been processed.
Please review it for accuracy and make any corrections if needed. Corrections can be submitted online using the
link shown above.
Step
3: Your FAFSA results are electronically transmitted to College of Saint Mary and an award letter
is created for you based on the information received.
Step
4: Sign and return one full copy of the Award Letter and submit any other
enclosed (or online) forms requiring a signature or completion.
Entrance
Loan Counseling (Complete AFTER you are admitted to CSM and you have been
awarded a Stafford Loan):
Exit Loan
Counseling (Complete if you are graduating or have fallen below 6 credit
hours):
Selecting a Lender /
Guarantee Agency
The lenders listed
here have been selected based on past experience and the excellent service and
benefits they provide for their borrowers.
However, you are free to choose
ANY lender that participates in the FFEL program even if they are not found on
this list.
If you were awarded
a Subsidized and/or an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, you must designate a lender.
You may choose a lender from the lender list below if you wish. If you have
borrowed a Stafford Loan before, we recommend that you consider remaining with
the same lender to avoid multiple payments later.
Origination and Guarantee Fee amounts deducted from your loan
proceeds may vary.
