The state of the economy has created tremendous financial challenges for students and their families across the country. While the budgets of many families have tightened over the past several months, you can rest assured that the flow of funds in our financial aid programs (grants, scholarships, and loans) has remained solid. The Financial Aid Office works hard to remain current on the evolving financial climate in order to provide accurate information and good customer service to members of The Citadel Family. A brief handout titled "The Credit Crunch and Student Loans" has been created to respond to some of the myths surrounding the economy's impact on student financial aid.
In order to ensure that you get the best financial assistance possible, it is important that you do your part in the financial aid process. Complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2009, to recieve priority consideration for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Once your application has been received by our office, please complete all requests for additional paperwork in a timely fashion. Delays on your part can hinder your ability to receive funding from programs that provide limited resources, like many grants and scholarships.
Additionally, feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or concerns about financial aid for the current or upcoming school year. We will be happy to assist you with the financial aid process in any way that we can.
