OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FUNDING

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for student aid, an applicant must:

Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or eligible non-citizen,
Demonstrate documented need for need-based financial assistance,
Be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward an eligible degree or certificate program,
Enroll as a regular student in an eligible degree-seeking program,
Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress,
Must meet enrollment status requirements,
Have registered with the Selective Service if male,
Not be in default on any educational loan or owe a refund on any educational grant,
Not been convicted of possession or sale of drugs while receiving Federal Title IV Aid, and
Have a valid social security number.

2011-2012 Financial Aid Checklist

Step 1 - Complete Initial Applications

STUDENTS APPLYING FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY:

1. Complete and submit a 2011-2012 UHV Scholarship Application annually. Return the form to the Office of Financial Aid.

2. Complete the Post Baccalaureate Certification Form, if you are classified as a Post Baccalaureate Student.

3. Secure approval for admission or readmission to UHV through the Office of Admissions and Records.

4. Required documentation for your file should be completed by the priority deadline to ensure award determination by the appropriate semester. Applications completed after the dates listed below will be processed on a "first completed, first awarded" basis. If the priority deadline is not met, other arrangements must be made for the payment of your initial fees. To view payment options offered by the Bursar's Office, go to http://www.uhv.edu/bursar/PaymentPlans.aspx.

STUDENTS APPLYING FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID:

All Financial Aid forms must be on file and reflect correct information no later than the last class day of the semester for which you are applying. You cannot receive payment if you are not currently enrolled. You must:

1. Complete and submit the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Department of Education at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2. Complete and submit a 2011-2012 UHV Scholarship Application to the Office of Financial Aid to be considered for scholarships. (http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/forms.aspx)

3. Provide your Permanent Resident Card in person, if you are classified as an eligible non-citizen of the United States so a University official can authenticate the card and make a copy of your financial aid file.

4. Secure approval for admission or readmission to UHV through the Office of Admissions and Records.

5. Required documentation for your file should be completed by the priority deadline to ensure award determination by the appropriate semester. Applications completed after the dates listed below will be processed on a "first completed, first awarded" basis. If the priority deadline is not met, other arrangements must be made for the payment of your initial fees. To view payment options offered by the Bursar's Office, go to http://www.uhv.edu/bursar/PaymentPlans.aspx.

Step 2 - Follow Up

ALL FINANCIAL AID NOTIFICATIONS ARE SENT TO THE STUDENTS UHV EMAIL ACCOUNT. KEEP CHECKING YOUR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS PERIODICALLY ON MyUHV SELF SERVICE. AFTER THE FINANCIAL AID STAFF REVIEW THE INITIAL PAPERWORK, ADDITIONAL FORMS AND DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUESTED.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE FORMS:

If you are interested in applying for additional Federal Direct Student Loans or you declined a loan offered on MyUHV, then you can complete and submit a Federal Direct Loan Request.
If you have not previously received a Federal Student Loan, you must complete the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling session on the web at https://StudentLoans.gov.
If you drop below half-time, withdraw, or graduate, you must complete the Exit Counseling session on the web at http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/. A Return of Title IV Funds will be calculated if a student withdraws, which may result in a balance owed to UHV.
You will be required to provide the following information if your Financial Aid Application is selected for Federal Verification. You have 45 days after the required documentation is requested or the last class day of the semester for which you are applying, whichever is first, to provide the needed documents for verification.
- A SIGNED copy of your (and your parents’ if a dependent student) 2010 Income Tax Return (1040, 1040A, 1040X, or 1040EZ) and W-2 forms.
- 2011-2012 Verification Worksheet (Independent or Dependent)
If you are classified as a Post Baccalaureate Student, complete the Post Baccalaureate Certification Form.
Submit a Student Employment Application if you are interested in employment opportunities on campus or in the community.
Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and the Return of Title IV Funds Policy in the UHV Catalog or on the UHV Financial Aid Home Page.
Students who co-enroll can complete the Consortium Agreement form and provide a copy of the Paid Fee receipt and Class Schedule from the other school. The student's financial aid package can then be awarded based on the hours at UHV and the consortium school.

PLEASE NOTE: NO FINANCIAL AID WILL BE AWARDED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE ON FILE.

You can access a majority of the Financial Aid Applications and forms at the UHV web site: www.uhv.edu/ofa/forms.aspx.

Step 3 - Accept/Modify/Decline Financial Aid Awards

Once in MyUHV, click on the Accept/Decline Financial Aid link. Check the Accept or Decline box for each award. If the student wants to reduce the amount of the loan, first accept the award and then put the amount of the loan in the box to the right.

APPLYING FOR SUMMER FINANCIAL AID

Please refer to the following link for Summer Financial Aid Application Instructions: http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/logonpage.aspx.