Financial Aid Home > Application Process > How do I apply for Stafford Loans?

On this page, you'll find: information on how to apply for Stafford Loans and application deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY FOR STAFFORD LOANS? [back to top]

1. Complete your FAFSA at: FAFSA on the Web.

This process requires you to use a PIN OR print and send a signature page to the federal government. If you do not have access to a printer or you do not have a PIN, please contact the Financial Aid Office at Fielding. We can send you a paper FAFSA Application.

2. Complete the corresponding Financial Aid Handbook for the FAFSA you completed:

• For the 2008-2009 FAFSA, complete the 2008-2009 Fielding Financial Aid Handbook and Forms. (PDF)

• For the 2007-2008 FAFSA, complete the 2007-2008 Fielding Financial Aid Handbook and Forms. (PDF)
  
  

3. If you are a first time Fielding student loan applicant, take the required Entrance Student Loan Counseling Interview and Test.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINES [back to top]

1. New financial aid applicants at Fielding Graduate University should contact the Financial Aid Office to learn of their financial aid application deadline. Your financial aid application will be reviewed for eligibility and accuracy once you are accepted to Fielding Graduate University.

2. Current Fielding financial aid students must apply at least three months before their current student loan expires (If you do not know when your student loan expires, please refer to your most recent "Disclosure Statement", award letter or call us for additional information), i.e. a Fielding Graduate student with a loan period that terminates at the end of August should reapply by June 1.