Financial Aid Process - Incoming Students

1. You and your parent (if applicable) need to order a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov to electronically sign documents.

2. Complete the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, using you and your parent (if applicable) 2009 federal taxes.  Our school code is 004890.

Downloadable instructions for completion of the 2010-2011 FAFSA.

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS: You must list your email address on the FAFSA so the PHEAA state grant agency can email you additional paperwork.

3. Download the 2010-2011 Financial Aid Form and mail to Central Penn.

4. Complete the Entrance Counseling and sign Master Promissary Note for Direct Student Loan online at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action

To apply - click on green "Sign In" button under managing direct loans.

Other Things You Need to Know

The financial aid office will notify you of any additional paperwork that is needed, such as tax forms, W2's, etc.  We must have this information if we request it to process your financial aid.  If you do not receive a request for this information, you will receive your award letter.

All students taking summer classes must complete a summer state grant form online at www.aessuccess.org.

Once you receive your financial aid award letter, calculate any remaining balance that may be owed per term.

If there is a balance owed, please review your options here.

Please apply early (at least 30 days prior to your bill due date) for any additional financial aid, such as PLUS or alternative loans.

Don't forget to apply for scholarships and watch for deadlines!