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FINANCIAL AID FAQ
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Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Q: What is the deadline to apply for Financial Aid?
A: All students are encouraged to apply early. Undergraduates are encouraged to apply by February 1st. Graduate students are encouraged to apply no later than June 1st.
For undergraduates, the recommended deadlines allow undergraduates time to consider their financial aid award when making their decision to attend Case.
For graduate students, Financial Aid Award Letters are mailed only to those that have been offered admission.
Q: How is financial need determined?
A: An estimated Cost of Attendance is created for the student based on living arrangements, i.e commuter, on-campus, or off-campus. The student's actual expenses may be more or less than these expenses.
The financial data reported on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to calculate an Estimated Family Contribution. This calculation is based on a standard formula determined by the U.S. Congress. This formula estimates the amount the student is expected to contribute toward his/her educational expenses.
The Estimated Family Contribution and any Other Resources such as funds from grants, scholarships, or veteran's benefits are then subtracted from the estimated Cost of Attendance to determine the student's financial need, which is the maximum amount the student may receive in financial aid funds.
Click here to get an estimate of your estimated family contribution.
Q: How much is the Bolton Scholarship for the class of 2007-2008?
A: The Bolton Scholarship varies from $10,600 to $15,600 for 2007-2008. The School of Nursing has not determined the amounts of the Bolton Scholarship for 2008-2009.
Q: How many years can you receive the Bolton Scholarship?
A: First time freshmen entering the BSN program may receive the Bolton Scholarship for a maximum of four years. BSN transfer students may receive the Bolton Scholarship for a maximum of three years.
Q: Is there a separate application for the Bolton Scholarship?
A: No. The Bolton Scholarship is offered to all entering freshman and transfer BSN students regardless of financial need.
Q: Is there financial aid for graduate students?
A: Yes, there is financial aid available to graduate students. Financial aid includes grants, loans, scholarships, and work opportunities.
Q: Are there grants and scholarships for graduate students?
A: The School of Nursing offers grant assistance for some advanced practice majors. Currently, Nurse Anesthesia and the Gerontological Nurse Practitioner programs have grant support.
Q: How much does it cost to attend Case?
A: Tuition for 2008-2009 is $34,450 for the academic year for all full-time undergraduate students. The cost of attending Case includes other expenses.
Click on the link to view a sample undergraduate student budget. Example Student Budget
Graduate students usually live off-campus. To obtain information on how much you can expect to pay in rent go to http://housing.case.edu/housing/offcampus/rent/default.html#pay
Graduate level students are billed per credit hour. Click on the Current Rates and Loan Amount link for more information.
Q: What if my question is not listed?
A: You may submit questions via the Office of Financial Aid website at http://finaid.cwru.edu.
A financial aid counselor will respond to your questions by e-mail. There is also a list of more frequently asked questions.
Email Dedra Hanna Adams, Director of Financial Aid for the School of Nursing at dedra.hanna@case.edu with questions regarding financial aid.