FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a required step in the financial aid process if the student is looking to receive any federal, state, and/or need-based institutional aid.

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit the FAFSA. You will be asked about your income and tax information from the previous year (for example: if you are filling out FAFSA for the 06-07 academic year, you will need to put your 2005 income and tax information). When filling out the FAFSA, it will determine if you are an independent or a dependent of your parents. If you are a dependent you will also need your parents’ income and tax information from the previous year.

BE CAREFUL: Other FAFSA websites will charge you a fee for this free application. Make sure you go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete this process. Our school code is 001281.

The following aid is available for eligible students who complete the FAFSA:

Federal Pell Grant: This federal grant, based on financial need, is available only to students working toward their first bachelor’s degree. Awards range from $400 to $4,731.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): This is a federal grant for students with exceptional financial need. At WJU, this award varies from $100 to $500.

Cal Grant A: This tuition-only 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. Awards range between $8322-$9708 for one academic year.

Cal Grant B: 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. If an eligible student is awarded the Cal Grant B for his/her first year in college, the student will receive $1551 for one academic year. If the student maintains enrollment in the years after, the award will range between $9873- $11,259 for one academic year.

Federal Stafford Loan: This federal student loan program provides low interest loans from participating lending institutions 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. Loan amounts are as followes:

Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students): This federal loan program provides loans at low interest rates to parents of eligible students. Repayment of loan principle and interest begins within sixty days of the full disbursement of the loan. For more information, please see PLUS Loan.

Federal Work Study (FWS): This program enables students to earn a portion of their financial aid award through federally subsidized employment through WJU. Work study jobs are available both on and off campus. Award varies.

Veteran's Educational Benefits: William Jessup University is approved for coordination of Veteran's Benefits. DD214 required.

Once you complete the FAFSA, a student aid report (SAR) will be sent to you 4-6 weeks after the date of completion.

Additionally, when you receive the SAR it may state that you have been selected for Verification. For more information, please see verification.

For more information please contact the Financial Aid Department at (916) 577-2233 or email: finaid [at] jessup [dot] edu.