- Procedures for Applying for Financial Aid
- Grants and Loans
- Deadlines
- Eligibility for Financial Aid
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Useful Financial Aid Links
Procedures for Applying for Financial Aid for the Degree Completion Program
Here are the steps you need to take to apply for financial aid at William Jessup University.
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (our school code is 001281). The FAFSA is used to determine financial aid eligibility for grants and loans. It is required for all students.
- A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent via email and regular mail to you within 4 to 6 weeks. The SAR is a report of all the information you reported on the FAFSA. When you receive your SAR, check for any corrections that need to be made. You may call 1-800-4-FED-AID or go online to make any necessary changes.
- If you are requesting loans for the first time, or switching to a different lender (if you are not a first-time borrower), you should expect to receive an email from the Financial Aid Department. For more information, please click on the Student Loan link..
- Complete all admissions requirements. Your admissions file must be complete before you can receive any aid.
Please call 916-577-2233 if you have any questions or need additional information. We'll be glad to help!
Grants and Loans
To apply for federal grants and loans, students must submit the Free Application for Federal and State Aid (FAFSA). Please see the Application Procedures section for more information.
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This grant, awarded by the state of California, is based on California residency, Grade Point Average (GPA), and financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form by March 2 in order to be considered for Cal Grant for the following school year. First year award priority is given to recent high school graduates. |
| Cal Grant B |
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This state grant is available for California residents from low-income, disadvantaged backgrounds who have high potential and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form by March 2 in order to be considered for Cal Grant B for the following school year. First year award priority is given to recent high school graduates. |
| Church Partnership Grant |
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Church Partnership Grant Application (2008-2009) This grant is available to all students who are members of churches that financially support William Jessup University. The Church Partnership Grant Application must be filled out by a pastor (at the supporting church) that knows that applicant well. The grant is $1000 for the school year and the student must apply each academic year. Funds are limited. Early application is recommended. |
| Federal Pell Grant |
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This federal grant, based on financial need, is available only to students working toward their first bachelor's degree. Awards range from $400 to $4731. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
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This is a federal grant for students with exceptional financial need. At WJU, this award varies from $100 to $500. |
| Federal Stafford Loan |
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This federal student loan program provides low interest loans from participating banks to eligible students who attend at least half time (6 units). This loan is provided to help pay educational expenses. Loans vary in amount based upon the student's grade level and dependency status. Students may be eligible for a Subsidized Stafford Loan, in which the government subsidizes the interest while students are in school and during the grace period, and/or an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, for which the student is responsible for paying the interest during and after in school status. Repayment on Stafford Loans begins six months after a student graduates, drops below half-time, or withdraws from school. |
| Veteran's Educational Benefits |
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William Jessup University is approved for coordination of Veteran's Benefits. DD214 required. Any students indicating Verteran status on the FAFSA will be required to submit (to VFAO) a signed statement regarding the amount of benefits received and duration of benefit payment. |
For more information about the programs listed above, please email Financial Aid.
Other Sources of Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to investigate other sources of financial assistance, including churches, employers, corporations, Internet scholarship searches, and other organizations. See the Useful Financial Aid Links section for a list of helpful financial aid websites, including several scholarship searches.
Students who receive private assistance are required to report the amount to the Financial Aid Office of all resources known or expected to be available to them for the year (e.g. church assistance). Failure to report these resources may result in delay in receiving funds, cancellation of awards, or the reversal of funds already received.
Availability of all aid is subject to federal, state, institutional, and private funding requirements.
Deadlines
Application Priority Deadline: Students must submit the FAFSA, or the Renewal FAFSA, and the GPA Verification Form postmarked on or before the March 2 deadline in order to be considered for Cal Grant A and B for the following academic year. Students with incomplete financial aid files will not receive credit for financial aid at the time of registration.
Eligibility for Financial Aid
To apply for grants and loans, students must have submitted the Free Application for Federal and State Aid (FAFSA). In order to qualify for federal and state aid programs, an eligible student must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen.
- Be enrolled as a regular student in a degree program. The student must complete requirements for a degree within 150% of the normal time allotted for that degree (e.g. six years to complete a four year bachelor's degree).
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or a certificate of completion of a state approved home school program.
- Be enrolled for at least six units to qualify for state aid and student loans. The student must be enrolled for at least three units to qualify for federal grants and institutional aid. If units are dropped during the semester, the amount of financial aid awarded is subject to change.
- Not be currently in default on a prior student loan or owe money to a Federal Student Aid Fund.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid
In order to be eligible for federal or state aid, students must make satisfactory academic progress according to the University's policy. This policy requires a student to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 and to successfully complete a minimum of 67% (2/3) of classes in which the student has enrolled.
All students will be reviewed for compliance with the satisfactory academic progress policy at the end of their first FAFSA year at WJU and thereafter at the end of every FAFSA year. Students who have not met the requirements for satisfactory academic progress will be notified and placed on financial aid probation. Financial aid probation results in a student's being ineligible for federal or state aid, including scholarships, grants, and student loans.
Students who are placed on financial aid probation may be granted an extension of financial aid based on the appeal process described below if extenuating circumstances occur such as medical problems, family emergencies, a death in the family, or special circumstances as determined by the institution.
Students on financial aid probation may appeal to the Financial Aid Committee for reinstatement of financial aid by completing the Financial Aid Probation Appeal Form, available in the Financial Aid Office. A student who continues unsatisfactory academic progress must appeal for financial aid on a semester or term basis, for a maximum of two semesters or terms. Financial aid may or may not be reinstated at the discretion of the Financial Aid Committee. After receiving the second semester of financial aid on appeal, a student may not receive financial aid again until achieving satisfactory progress.
Useful Financial Aid Links
- FAFSA on the Web Complete and submit your FAFSA on the Internet.
- College Board's Online Financial Aid Services Includes a scholarship search, a career search, and financial aid calculators.
- CollegeNET Offers financial aid links and a powerful scholarship search engine.
- FastWEB Scholarship Search Use the largest free scholarship search service on the Internet Register online, and FastWEB will respond with a list of matching award programs. Interactive calculators and financial planning software.
- Financial Aid Information Provides information and links to scholarship databases, financial aid calculators, and opportunities to "Ask the Aid Advisor."
- Map Your Future Good information about financial aid and career planning.
- Sallie Mae Financial Aid Online scholarship search, interactive calculators, and financial planning software.
- Student Guide The Student Guide to Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs (Department of Education).
