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Deadlines for 2008-2009 Academic Year

Free Application for Federal Student Aid 2008-2009:  All students who wish to receive any type of federal or state aid (grants, scholarships, loans, employment) - must submit this application.  Priority will be given to students who file by March 15, 2008 for Perkins Loan and SEOG Grant.  Pennsylvania residents must file by May 1, 2008 to be considered for the PHEAA State Grant.   You may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.govMore information
Bloomsburg University Scholarships:  Upperclassmen who wish to apply for scholarships must submit the appropriate applications by February 1, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m.  Scholarships for incoming students will be determined by the Office of Admissions.  More information
Federal Pell,  Federal ACG, & National SMART Grants:   The completed FAFSA information must be received from the federal processor by the Office of Financial Aid by the last day of the semester.   More information
Federal SEOG Grant:  No separate application is required.  Eligible students who have submitted a FAFSA by March 15, 2008 will be considered for this grant.   More information
PHEAA State Grant:  Pennsylvania residents must file the FAFSA by May 1, 2008 to be considered for this grant.  Some students also will be required to complete the PHEAA Grant Status Notice, which will be mailed to the student by PHEAA.   More information

Federal Perkins Loan:  No separate application is required.  Eligible students who have submitted a FAFSA by March 15, 2008 will be considered for this loan.  More information
Federal Stafford Loan:  Students wishing to apply for this loan should file the FAFSA and indicate an interest in loans when asked.  AES/PHEAA will send you an application if one is needed or you may apply online.  Students are encouraged to submit Stafford Loan applications starting in April.  Stafford Loan applications must be certified by the Office of Financial Aid by the last day of the semester.  More information
Federal PLUS Loan (Undergraduates):  Parents wishing to receive this loan are encouraged to submit PLUS applications starting in April.  PLUS loan applications must be certified by the Office of Financial Aid by the last day of the semester.  For applications, contact the AES/PHEAA 800-692-7392 or you may apply onlineMore information

Federal Graduate PLUS Loan (Graduates):  Graduate students wishing to receive this loan are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to applying.  Graduate PLUS loan applications must be certified by the Office of Financial Aid by the last day of the semester.  For applications, contact the AES/PHEAA 800-692-7392 or you may apply onlineMore information

Private Educational Alternative Loan:  Students and parents wishing to receive this type of loan are encouraged to start applying in April.  Prior to applying for this type of loan, you should first explore all other forms of financial aid.  Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.  Deadlines vary by lender.  More information
Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) & Institutional State Student Employment:  Students are required to complete a new application each year.  More information