How To Apply For Financial Aid
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Complete the FAFSA on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This application collects financial and other information used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which schools use to determine the student’s eligibility for aid. After filing, students can check on the processing status of their FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by calling 1.800.4FED.AID. All students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available in most high school guidance offices. York College's Title IV institutional code is 003399. Out-of-state residents are also required to make application for state grant programs where money is in fact permitted to be used at a Pennsylvania college or university.
Incoming freshmen should apply by the end of February of your senior year, but not before January.
Transfer students should apply when you apply for admission to the college.
2. York College Financial Aid
All students who wish to receive financial aid from York College resources must submit the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. See Step 1. No other application is required.
3. Federal Stafford (Student) Loan
Complete the FAFSA. See Step 1. No additional application is necessary. The Financial Aid Office will process a student loan for you. Additional information and instructions will be sent to you with your Award Letter. You will be given the option of either accepting or rejecting the student loan when you receive your Award Letter. You must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester to be eligible for the Federal Stafford Loan. You may download and print the Award Letter Form. The Form should be returned to the Financial Aid Office indicating whether the student wishes to accept the award package being offered.
Award Acceptance Form for 2009-10 (PDF)
You must reapply for a student loan each year by filing the FAFSA.
4. Federal PLUS Loan for Parents
This is optional and should be used only if a parent has decided to apply for a Federal Parent PLUS Loan.
Complete the FAFSA. See Step 1.
Parents may apply online at www.aessuccess.org by clicking the “Apply for a PLUS Loan” link. Parent who previously had a loan through AES may also apply online at this website.
Parents of returning students who previously had a Federal Direct PLUS loan should complete a Direct PLUS Loan application. Parents may download and print the following PDF document. The completed form should be mailed directly to the Financial Aid Office.
Federal Parent Loan PLUS Application for 2009-10 (PDF)
You must reapply for a PLUS Loan each year you wish to receive one.
Application Procedures
Students must reapply for financial aid each year. It is important to remember that financial aid is never automatically renewed. Returning students are required to meet renewal dates as established by the Financial Aid Office and outside agencies. Financial aid applicants are expected to apply for all sources of aid available to them, federal and state programs as well as application for aid through the college.