Applying for Financial Aid

Five steps to apply for financial aid at Simon's Rock:

1. On your application, indicate that you will apply for financial aid. Plan to submit your financial aid application materials at the same time as your admission application-and plan to do it as soon after January 1 as possible; our priority deadline is April 15.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online (www.fafsa.ed.gov); otherwise, pick up a paper application at your high school guidance office. Complete all the steps; you'll need to know our federal code number: 009645. The FAFSA allows you to be considered for all federal and state aid, including low-interest student loans.

3. Complete the College Board PROFILE online (www.collegeboard.com). The directions can get arduous, but it's worth the effort. You'll need to pay a small fee, and you'll need to know our code number: 3795. The form allows you to be considered for Simon's Rock need-based aid.

4. The results of your FAFSA and PROFILE application will come to us electronically. the estimated family contribution (EFC) is determine by completing these applications. We'll assemble a tentative financial aid package-it might include grants, scholarships, loans and work-study opportunities-and send it to you.

5. Decide whether to accept the award. If you accept it, return the award letter to the Office of Financial Aid within two weeks.

Forms for the 2008/2009 Academic Year  

Federal Verification Worksheet 
Noncustodial Parent's Statement
International Student Financial Aid Application
International Student Certification of Finances