Early Financial Aid Estimate Form
(for U.S. citizens only*)
This form is for students enrolling in a GPS undergraduate or graduate program.
Completing and submitting this form will result in an estimate based on the financial and personal information you submit. The accuracy of the estimate may vary depending on the quality of the information that you provide, as well as changes in federal, state, and institutional policies that may occur. In essence, we are providing this estimate as if you were attending SAU in the current year using current costs and financial aid policies. Estimates are based on standard full-time enrollment levels in the program that you select. If you attend part-time or take credits in excess of the standard number of credits for a program, the actual amount of your aid may be different.
Instructions: In order for us to provide an accurate estimate, you must complete this entire form. Even those areas which may not apply to your situation may require a response, so please do not leave any area blank. We will use your contact information to provide you with your estimate once it is completed.
Step 1:
Step 2: CALCULATE FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (EFC)
To determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid, select a link below to complete either the federal financial aid FAFSA4caster or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you’ve completed the appropriate form, you will receive a report indicating your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Please print a copy of the report for your records and fill-in the blank below. It typically takes under 30 minutes to complete the FAFSA or FAFSA4caster provided you have your financial information readily available.
For enrollment beginning on or after July 1, 2009: http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
For enrollment beginning on or after July 1, 2009: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Step 3: ACADEMIC INFORMATION
*If you are not a citizen of the United States, please contact us at admissions@arbor.edu for more information on how to determine your estimated Financial Aid eligibility.
**If you are currently completing an undergrad program and plan to move into a graduate program, you must have been granted the undergraduate degree before you can be fully accepted into the graduate program and receive aid for that program. If you complete an undergraduate degree in September, but do not receive the degree until December, you will not be eligible for aid until the next semester.
If you experience any problems with this form, please call 800-968-0011 or write SAUadmissions@arbor.edu for assistance.