I got an outside scholarship. If you are receiving any kind of financial aid from any source, you are required to report it to the financial aid office. The university will adjust your financial aid package to reflect the change. The outside scholarship will have some beneficial effects on your financial aid package. The student should also be careful to report amounts based on the calendar year, not the school year.
Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis.
Award letters for students with completed applications are mailed, beginning in late April. All grants such as Pell, SUG, Housing will be disbursed during the first week of school. You must be enrolled in order to receive you financial aid. If there is a balance still on your account, you will have to pay that amount or apply for a student loan. If funds are remaining after your university charges have been paid, the Cashiers Office will automatically issue you a refund check for the balance and will mail the check to you at your university mailing address.