You are usually eligible for financial aid equal to the amount of your demonstrated need. The non-tuition figures were derived from surveys conducted among students in these two different living situations. We recommend that you apply each year for the programs that are based on financial need. I'm not sure my family will have financial need. Financial aid is intended both to remove financial barriers for families who cannot afford the cost of an education beyond high school and to fill in the gap for families who can afford only part of the cost.
Every American family qualifies for the loan programs.
You may apply for financial aid any time after January 1. In fact, we encourage you to apply for financial assistance before you are admitted to the University. However, you must have been admitted to the University before we can process your financial aid application. The parent you lived with most during the last 12 months. If you didn't live with either parent or if you lived with each parent an equal number of days, the application should be filled out by the parent who provided the most support to you during the last 12 months.