{"id":480,"date":"2021-12-10T12:13:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T17:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2025-06-11T10:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T14:54:11","slug":"general-financial-aid-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/general-financial-aid-information\/","title":{"rendered":"General Financial Aid Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-aid-information\">Financial Aid Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships is to provide students guidance for financial aid information and financial resources. Support programs are in place to promote higher education and developmental opportunities for students. The Financial Aid &amp; Scholarship Office is here to help you evaluate your costs and find out what type of financial aid we can provide you. We can help you understand the various financial aid programs that are available and to work individually with those who face significant financial difficulties during their time at The Citadel. The Citadel views financial aid as an investment in our cadets&#8217; futures, giving every young student the opportunity to flourish. These linked-images offer valuable information for students seeking financial aid and general financial guidance. You will find useful information and forms for Cadets, College Transfer Program, and Graduate students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Aid Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/application-and-award-timetable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/application-and-award-timetable.jpg\" alt=\"Timetable\" class=\"wp-image-798\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/consumer-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/direct-loan-entrance-counseling.jpg\" alt=\"entrance\" class=\"wp-image-798\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/exit-counseling\/?counselingType=exit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/direct-loan-exit-counseling.jpg\" alt=\"exit\" class=\"wp-image-798\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/repayment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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The FAFSA becomes available on October 1st&nbsp;each year for the next academic year.&nbsp;Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions\">Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding any of the information found on the links, or about any financial aid information, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/contact-the-office-of-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Financial Aid Information The purpose of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships is to provide students guidance for financial aid information and financial resources. Support programs are in place to promote higher education and developmental opportunities for students. 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