2009 – 2010 Financial Aid Forms |
Applying for Financial Aid |
2009-2010 Financial Aid Application Packet Cover Letter
This letter accompanies the other documents in the financial aid application packet and serves as an introduction to the financial aid process and an important source of additional instructions about the application process. |
2009-2010 Financial Aid Instructions
This document contains instructions for the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and information about other aspects of the financial aid application process. |
2009-2010 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
Complete this worksheet if you plan to use FAFSA on the Web to apply for financial aid. Use this worksheet to collect your (and your parents') information before beginning your 2009-2010 online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Last year 98% of our families applied using FAFSA on the Web and we recommend it as the best way to apply. |
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2009-2010 Verification Worksheet
When you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Federal processor might select you for verification. If so, you will need to complete this form and submit it to the Messiah College Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Instructions contain more information about verification under the section entitled "Verification Forms".
Note: Do not complete the above worksheet unless we let you know that you are selected for verification, or you are an incoming freshman or transfer student who is taking advantage of the opportunity to complete this form before we know if you are selected (see Financial Aid Instructions for more details). |
2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (PDF)
If you cannot or do not wish to complete the FAFSA on the Web, you can use this PDF version of the FAFSA. The PDF FAFSA must be mailed for processing. The PDF FAFSA is available for you to print and fill out manually or is screen-fillable. Screen-fillable means you can enter your data on the screen before printing. Please note that if you choose this option you will not be able to save your data to your PC. In other words, if you fill out the PDF FAFSA on your computer and then attempt to save it, you will save only the PDF FAFSA form and none of your personal information. To print a PDF FAFSA file from within your reader, we recommend you use the PDF’s print button rather than the browser’s print function. |
Family Size Verification Form
If this is a required document necessary for completion of the financial aid package, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student via email and/or paper letter. |
Year in College Verification Form
If this is a required document necessary for completion of the financial aid package, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student via email and/or paper letter.
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Prior Degree Verification Form
If this is a required document necessary for completion of the financial aid package, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student via email and/or paper letter. |
Scholarship/Grant Forms |
Academic Competitiveness Grant Eligibility Verification
If this is a required document necessary for completion of the financial aid package, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student via email and/or paper letter. |
Major-specific Forms |
2009-2010 Nursing Loan Application
Students who are nursing majors should complete and submit this application to the Messiah College Financial Aid Office to apply for the Nursing Student Loan. The application can be mailed or FAXed to our office (see address and FAX number in the Financial Aid Instructions) |
State-specific Forms |
Vermont Grant Application
Students who are residents of Vermont can apply for the Vermont Grant through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation at www.vsac.org |
Student Summer Employment |
Student Summer Employment Application 2009-2010
Use to apply for on-campus jobs for summer 2009
(Messiah students only). These summer jobs are not based on financial
need and will not affect your financial aid package for the upcoming
school year. Messiah College hires about 150 students to work full
time during the summer months. Room and board is provided as part
of the compensation package if you work full-time. There are approximately
40 different departments on campus that hire students during the
summer. |
Student Summer Employment Information
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2009-2010 Loan Forms and Information
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PLUS vs Alternative: Which Should I Choose?
If you decide to take out an additional loan, this document will help you decide if a PLUS Loan or an alternative loan is the best option for you. |
What Do I Owe Worksheet
This worksheet will help you estimate what you will owe after your financial aid is applied, and will help you decide if you need to borrow an additional loan. |
You can view additional information about our recommended loans and lenders at our on-line lender lists (these are the same links attached to the on-line award notice):
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Direct PLUS Loan Application
Use this application for a Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loan through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Please complete all requested information and return completed application to Messiah College, Financial Aid Office, Box 3006, Grantham, PA 17027, or fax to 1.717.796.4791.
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Recommended Lender Lists |
| Additional Alternative Student Loan List |
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2008 – 2009 Financial Aid Forms |
Applying for Financial Aid |
2008-2009 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
Complete this worksheet if you plan to use FAFSA on the Web to apply for financial aid. Use this worksheet to collect your (and your parents') information before beginning your 2008-2009 online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Last year 98% of our families applied using FAFSA on the Web and we recommend it as the best way to apply. Click here for Spanish version. |
2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (PDF)
If you cannot or do not wish to complete the FAFSA on the Web, you can use this PDF version of the FAFSA. The PDF FAFSA must be mailed for processing. The PDF FAFSA is available for you to print and fill out manually or is screen-fillable. Screen-fillable means you can enter your data on the screen before printing. Please note that if you choose this option you will not be able to save your data to your PC. In other words, if you fill out the PDF FAFSA on your computer and then attempt to save it, you will save only the PDF FAFSA form and none of your personal information. To print a PDF FAFSA file from within your reader, we recommend you use the PDF’s print button rather than the browser’s print function. |
Financial Aid Application Packet Cover Letter 2008-2009
This letter accompanies the other documents in the financial aid application packet and serves as an introduction to the financial aid process and an important source of additional instructions about the application process. |
Financial Aid Instructions 2008-2009
This document contains instructions for the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and information about other aspects of the financial aid application process. |
Verification Worksheet 2008-2009
When you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Federal processor might select you for verification. If so, you will need to complete this form and submit it to the Messiah College Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Instructions contain more information about verification under the section entitled Verification Forms. |
Student Summer Employment |
| Student Employment Handbook 2008-2009 |
Summer Term Financial Aid Information(for students planning to take summer classes)
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2008-2009 Loan Forms and Information
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PLUS vs Alternative: Which Should I Choose?
If you decide to take out an additional loan, this document will help you decide if a PLUS Loan or an alternative loan is the best option for you. |
What Do I Owe Worksheet
This worksheet will help you estimate what you will owe after your financial aid is applied, and will help you decide if you need to borrow an additional loan. |
Direct PLUS Loan Application
Use this application for a Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loan through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Please complete all requested information and return completed application to Messiah College, Financial Aid Office, Box 3006, Grantham, PA 17027, or fax to 1.717.796.4791.
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Recommended Lender Lists |
Additional Alternative Student Loan List
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