JFK Muhlenberg School | Apply for Financial Aid
Why File?
Many families are under the impression that they shouldn't bother filing the FAFSA form because their income is too high and they won't receive any financial aid. This is a common misconception because the FAFSA takes more than income into consideration. While you are not guaranteed to receive need-based grants, everyone who files the FAFSA qualifies, at a minimum, for a low-interest student loan.
How to File
The FAFSA is the only form required at JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools. There is no fee to apply and you can apply online by visiting www.studentaid.gov.
Make sure you list JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools on your FAFSA form, our Title IV School code is: 006421.
What Happens After You File?
It will take about 72 hours for the government to process your FAFSA and students are notified by email with instructions for downloading the results, a form called a Student Aid Report (SAR). This lets you know your expected family contribution (EFC) and if you qualify for a need-based grant from the federal government. The federal government will also send your results to your state so they can review your data and determine if you qualify for a need-based grant from the state. If you are from New Jersey, please be advised that the State of New Jersey will also need you to answer a few additional questions. For more information, visit the Report Additional Information tab on the website for the Higher Educational Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) at www.hesaa.org.
Why is Your EFC Important?
The student's financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance (COA – educational cost including tuition, fees, books, maintenance at home or room at the Schools, transportation and certain incidental expenses) and the estimated family contribution (EFC). Your level of need will also determine if you qualify for, and if your student loans will be subsidized or unsubsidized.
When Will I Know the Bottom Line?
If you filed a FAFSA and listed JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools, we will receive your FAFSA results from the government and use this to put together a financial aid package for you. This package will provide you with a summary of the total cost of education (tuition, fees, books, room and board, travel, personal expenses, etc.) and also all forms of financial aid you qualify for, such as Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Grant (FSEOG). In addition, your award letter will inform you of the loans for which you are eligible. The financial aid package is intended to give you a clear understanding of the bottom-line or net cost after all financial aid is applied.