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Milestones, for spring '08 admits

milestonesfor students entering fall '08

  • Feb 15 - Priority date to complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you're a North Carolina resident and want to be considered for certain state grants. (You may still complete the FAFSA after the priority deadline.)
  • Mar 15 - Priority deadline to complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Fill it out as soon as possible after January 1, 2008. (You may still complete the FAFSA after the priority deadline.)
  • early April - you should receive a financial aid award notice from Appalachian with information on what kind of financial assistance you qualified for (if you applied by March 15).
  • Jul - statement listing how much you owe in tuition and fees is sent to your permanent home address.
  • Jul - go to your AppalNet account to check on your financial aid requirements. Submit any outstanding requirements.
  • Aug - payment of fall semester fees is due during the first week of August.

Financial Aid Basics

Financial assistance helps you pay for your college education. It comes in four forms:

  1. Grants: these don't have to be repaid. Most federal, state, and institutional grants are awarded based on your family's financial need. The grant amounts vary each year.
  2. Scholarships: Appalachian awards scholarships based on your academic achievement, leadership abilities, and sometimes, financial need. To apply for a scholarship you must have applied for admission for the Fall term and complete the scholarship application by November 15, 2007. If you have applied for admission for the Fall term, see your First Connections' checklist for a link to the online application.
  3. Loans: You borrow money and pay it back. The major federal loans include the Federal Perkins Loan (based on need), the Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized based on need, unsubsidized open to all), and Federal PLUS Loan (federal loan program for parents). Each loan varies as to interest rate, amount, and guidelines.
  4. Work: You take on part-time jobs through Federal Work Study to earn money toward expenses besides tuition and room and board. If you submit a FASFA, your award letter will include a maximum amount you can earn through the Federal Work Study Program. Work study student typically work 10 to 15 hours per week.

To Apply

Visit the Office of Financial Aid for a detailed list of financial aid application steps.

Parent Portal

Once you’ve been admitted, you may grant access for your parents (or another designee) to view your education record including being able to pay tuition online, you must provide them access to your record via the Parent Portal.

Paying your Appalachian Bill

Appalachian will send an account statement to your permanent home address with the amount you owe for the semester. The fall semester bills are mailed in July and the spring semester bills are mailed in November. For information about the tuition amount and payment options, visit the Office of Student Accounts.