The financial aid application process is easier than you think. We believe that many problems can be avoided if you follow the checklist. Pay special attention to answering every question on the forms and provide as much complete and accurate information as possible.
Check with your guidance office for financial aid night programs at school or in your area. Canisius offers a Financial Aid Forms Workshop each year in January. Programs like these can help answer questions regarding the financial aid process.
There are also many resources and Internet sites available to help you. If you have a question that is not answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) section, please contact our office by clicking here.
Be wary of services that promise financial aid for a fee. Our staff is only a phone call away. Let us be of service to your family!
Filing Tips
- Remember to check your Social Security number before you enter it on any college related forms.
- Be sure to complete your FAFSA using black ink as required by the processor.
- Don't forget to sign and have your parents sign the FAFSA before submitting the form. If you file online, be sure both the student and one parent obtain a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov. This PIN number is your electronic signature. Without the necessary signatures, the form will not be processed.
- Use the Financial Aid Checklist to meet necessary deadlines.
- Keep your financial aid materials together in a separate file and keep a copy of everything you submit.