Forms & Useful Links
Forms
2009–10 New Students
CSS Profile – This application is required for need-based financial aid at Susquehanna University. SU's school code is 2820.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – This application is required for any federal and/or state aid. Susquehanna University's school code is 003369. All schools will require this form.
Early Decision Checklist – How to apply for need-based financial aid at Susquehanna University for students applying Early Decision for 2009–10.
Regular Decision Checklist – How to apply for need-based financial aid at Susquehanna University for students applying Regular Decision for 2009–10.
CSS Profile Business/Farm Supplement – If your family owns a business or a farm, you are required to complete this supplemental form to the CSS Profile.
2008 Non-Tax Filer's Statement – This form is required for parent(s) of a dependent student who are exempt from the requirement to file a 2008 federal income tax return.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter – Using this tool will help you compare financial aid packages from different schools.
Stafford Loan Repayment Schedule – A sample loan repayment schedule for Federal Stafford Loans.
Returning Students
2009–10 Financial Aid Renewal Memo – Instructions and filing deadline information for all who intend to apply for need-based financial aid for the academic year 2009–10.
2009–10 Susquehanna University Financial Aid Application Checklist – This is a useful checklist to keep your personal records accurate and up-to-date.
CSS Profile – This application is required for need-based financial aid at Susquehanna University. SU's school code is 2820.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – This application is required for any federal and/or state aid. Susquehanna University's school code is 003369. All schools will require this form.
CSS Profile Business/Farm Supplement – If your family owns a business or a farm, you are required to complete this supplemental form to the CSS Profile.
2008 Non-Tax Filer's Statement – This form is required for parent(s) of a dependent student who are exempt from the requirement to file a 2008 federal income tax return.
2009 Summer Financial Aid Application – This form is required for students seeking financial aid for Summer 2009 courses, both at Susquehanna and at other colleges and universities with the exception of non-participating institutions such as Pennsylvania State University.
2008–09 Continuing Education Checklist – Instructions and filing deadline information for Associate Degree and Teacher Intern Program students who intend to apply for need-based financial aid for the academic year 2008–09.
2008–09 Continuing Education Enrollment Form – This form is required for students enrolled in the Associate Degree or Teacher Intern Program.
Useful Links
Tax Breaks for Education – There are a number of federal tax credits and/or deductions available to families who are paying college tuition bills and/or repaying education loans. As there are income limitations for eligibility as well as some other parameters, your tax preparer may offer the best plan for your own situation. Tax benefits related to educational expenses include:
- Hope Scholarship (actually a tax credit, not a scholarship), for years 1 and 2 of college enrollment
- Lifetime Learning Credit (also a tax credit), for years 3 and 4 of college enrollment
- Student Loan Interest Deduction, up to $2,500 per year
- Tuition and Fees Deduction, up to $4,000 per year
Education Planner – Career and college planning with extensive financial aid information and a massive scholarship search engine. This site is a service of AES/PHEAA.
Federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculator – This form is used to calculate an estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and help you determine your financial need. This is a free service. This site does not retain any record of the information you submit using this form.
FastWEB.com – The largest free scholarship search on the Internet. After setting up a profile, you can begin searching for free money for college.
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency/American Education Services – AES provides tools to plan for higher education and find money for school, and gives its customers the ability to manage their student loan accounts online.
Selective Service – Men ages 18-25 are required to register for Selective Service in order to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. If you have not yet registered, please click here to do so.