Belmont Abbey College

Timeline for Returning

January – February

• Begin working on your renewal FAFSA
• If you have any special circumstances that may affect your aid, you may write a letter explaining your situation and complete the Special Circumstance Application provided in our forms section and return it to our office.

March

• Submit the FAFSA by the 15th.
• If selected for the verification process, you will need to forward copies of the following documents to the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner:

• Parents’ IRS tax transcript and W-2 forms
• Student’s IRS tax transcript and W-2 forms
• Completed Verification Worksheet

April - May

• Be sure to return your official Award Letter Acceptance Form signed and dated before the end of the semester.  We cannot process your loans without it.
• If necessary, electronically sign your Master Promissory Note and complete your entrance interview counseling at www.studentloans.gov.

June

• All financial aid should be finalized.
• Check the status of your financial aid and billing account on Self Service. Make sure your account is paid so that your classes will not be cancelled.

July

• Relax and enjoy your summer!  You know that school will begin in August, but you will get to skip the financial aid process because you have already completed everything in a timely manner.