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  Financial Aid — Current Students

As the fall semester draws to a close, it is time to start thinking about the 2009 – 2010 school year.  The Office of Financial Aid has posted information below to assist you with your financial aid planning.  Please e-mail us at faid@desu.edu if you have any questions.  You can visit the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is no appointment necessary.  You can also call 302.857.6250 during normal business hours.

Some Things to Think About

  • Do you need Summer classes?
  • Have you met with your Academic Advisor?
  • Are you on target to complete 30 credits this year?
  • Will you have enough aid to pay for summer classes?
  • Talk to Financial Aid NOW to determine summer aid eligibility!
  • Call for an appointment 302.857.6250

2009 Financial Aid Timeline

January

February

  • Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • Apply for outside scholarships
  • Meet with your Academic Advisor — do you need to take Summer classes?

March

  • DSU FAFSA Priority deadline is March 15th
  • Returning and Transfer Scholarship deadline is March 15th
  • Review your Student Aid Report

April

  • FAFSA Verification Documents are due to Financial Aid by April 15th

May

  • Apply for Parent PLUS and Private loans
  • Update your mailing and e-mail addresses before going home for the summer!

2009 FAFSA Workshop Dates

Financial Aid staff will be available to help students complete the FAFSA on-line. Students must have a completed FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to participate. For Worksheets, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov or the Office of Financial Aid.

January Time Open to Location
01/20/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Project Success students BOA Building, Room 301
01/27/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Project Success students BOA Building, Room 301
01/27/2009   6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
February Time Open to Location
02/03/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
02/10/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
02/10/2009   6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
02/17/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
02/24/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
March Time Open to Location
03/03/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
03/10/2009 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301
03/10/2009*   6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All students BOA Building, Room 301

* FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 15th

Office of Financial Aid faid@desu.edu 302.857.6250

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