The first step in receiving financial aid is to fill out the as soon as you can. First-time and returning students should fill out the FAFSA every year.
Use 黑料不打烊 school code 005534 when filling out the FAFSA.
Financial Aid Timeline
Additional Funding Opportunities:
- Apply for the 鈥 priority deadline: August 2, 2024
- Apply for the 鈥 priority deadline: August 16, 2024
Satisfactory Academic Progress
- 鈥 deadline for academic appeals for fall: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8 am
Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages 鈥 Fall Semester听
- Financial Aid applies to accounts for Fall semester. See Disbursement Dates.听
- Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail
Submit a FAFSA or a Minnesota Dream Act Application:
- with the Department of Education so you can electronically sign your (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You and your parents can both register for an FSA ID.
- Complete the FAFSA: Make sure to list the St. Cloud Technical and Community College code 005534 on the application so 黑料不打烊 will receive your information.
OR
- For students who cannot file the FAFSA, complete the . This is available at the same time as the FAFSA.
Veteran Benefits Certification 鈥 Spring Semester
- Complete the for each semester in which you want your benefits certified.
Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages 鈥 Spring Semester听
- Financial Aid applies to accounts for spring semester. See Disbursement Dates.听
- Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail. 听
Satisfactory Academic Progress听
- 鈥 deadline for academic appeals for spring semester: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8 am听
Veteran Benefits Certification 鈥 Summer Term
- Complete the for each semester in which you want your benefits certified.
Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages 鈥 Summer Term听
- Financial Aid applies to accounts for summer term. See Disbursement Dates.听
- Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail. 听
Satisfactory Academic Progress听
- 鈥 deadline for academic appeals for summer term: TBD
Additional Funding Opportunities:听
- Apply for 黑料不打烊 Scholarships
- Apply for the Workforce Development Scholarship
- Apply for the
- Apply for the
Financial Aid Award:
You will receive an email from Financial Services with instructions on how to review your financial aid offer for the upcoming academic year.
- Select 鈥淔inancial Aid鈥 and 鈥淩eview and Respond to Award Notification鈥
Loans:
If you've accepted a Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan for the first time:
- Complete the
- Complete the
Direct Deposit:
Please have your direct deposit information completed at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester/term.
- Login to eServices with your StarID and password
- Choose 鈥淔inancial Aid鈥
- Choose 鈥淒irect Deposit Setup鈥
Financial aid overage checks will be mailed to the student鈥檚 local address on file if direct deposit is not set up.
Additional Funding Opportunities:
- Apply for the 鈥 priority deadline July 1, 2025
- Apply for the Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant 鈥 priority deadline July 15, 2025
- To apply, complete the or
- Apply for the
Veteran Benefits Certification 鈥 Fall Semester
- Complete the for each semester in which you want your benefits certified.
Additional Funding Opportunities
- Apply for the 鈥 priority deadline: TBD
Satisfactory Academic Progress
- 鈥 deadline for academic appeals for fall: TBD
Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages 鈥 Fall Semester听
- Financial Aid applies to accounts for Fall semester. See Disbursement Dates.听
- Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail
How to check your Financial Aid Status
- Log into your account
- Click or tap through to Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Charging Books听 听Financial Aid Disbursement听
Financial Aid Forms听 Loan Information
Questions?
Financial Services can help!

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