Applying for Federal Financial Aid for the 2008-2009 Academic Year |
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Federal financial aid programs are available to US citizens enrolled at least half-time and making satisfactory progress in a degree program. Federal financial aid to graduate students is available through the Federal Stafford Student Loan program, the Federal Perkins loan program, and the Federal Work-study program. The Dartmouth College Graduate Student Financial Aid form must be completed to notify us of your intention to apply for financial aid. Download the 2008-2009 Graduate Student Financial Aid form here: Graduate Financial Aid Application and a copy of the Graduate Financial Aid Brochure. All students who wish to apply for federal financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 of the year you plan enrollment (i.e., after 1/1/2008 for the 2008-2009 academic period). This form must be completed each year. Graduate students may renew their applications starting 1/1/2008 at the following website http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have access to the Internet, you can complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Dartmouth's school code is 002573. The FAFSA form does have a signature requirement. If you have been issued a Personal Identification Number (PIN) this number can be used to sign your FAFSA form. You can apply for a PIN on line at www.PIN.ed.gov. Your PIN number can be used to access your FAFSA and to check on your Federal loans. If you do not use a PIN to sign your FAFSA form and want to file the form on line, be sure to print the signature page, sign and mail it according to the instructions provided. Additional information about federal financial aid available to graduate students can be found on the web at www.students.gov. |
