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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Steps for Applying for Financial Aid



  • 1. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Remember to enter the school code for Florida Coastal School of Law G33743.
  • 2. Receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • After you have paid your seat deposit to the Office of Admissions and submitted your FAFSA you will receive a packet from the Financial Aid Office.
  • 3. If you are chosen for verification (refer to your SAR) you will be sent a Verification Worksheet to complete and return to the Financial Aid Office, along with a signed copy of your tax return.
  • 4. Complete and return the Florida Coastal School of Law financial aid application and student certification.
  • 5. Once we have received the above items we will mail to you an award notice which will include instructions on how to complete your on line promissory note.
  • 6. After receiving your award notice, first time FCSL students need to go to www.fcsl.edu , click on Financial Aid, to electronically sign a promissory note.
  • 7. First time FCSL students must also complete on line Entrance Counseling. Go to www.fcsl.edu , click on Financial Aid, click on Entrance Counseling and follow the directions.
  • 8. Once you have completed the above steps, the Financial Aid office will transmit your loan for guarantee and you will receive a Notice of Guarantee from the guarantee agency.
  • 9. Your funds will be sent to the Finance Office. They will apply your funds to your account and any remaining funds after all charges are paid will be issued to you approximately the second week of class. Questions concerning refunds should be directed to the Finance Office. (904) 680-7723.
  • 10. Upon graduating, leaving school for any reason, or enrolling less than half time, federal regulations require you to complete Exit Counseling. For Exit Counseling go to Entrance/Exit Counseling.
  • 11. You must reapply for Financial Aid each year.

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