{"id":2,"date":"2008-01-09T08:58:06","date_gmt":"2008-01-09T16:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/about\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T11:21:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:21:57","slug":"office-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Office of Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Financial Aid provides financial assistance to qualified students in pursuit of their educational objectives. Assistance is available through federal, state and institutional programs which include grants, loans, student employment and scholarships. All programs are administered in accordance with governing regulations.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying for Aid<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-911\" src=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/SAU_FinancialAidGraphicFafsa-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/SAU_FinancialAidGraphicFafsa-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/SAU_FinancialAidGraphicFafsa-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/SAU_FinancialAidGraphicFafsa-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/SAU_FinancialAidGraphicFafsa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The first step in applying for any form of financial aid is to <strong>complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/strong>. It is available in two formats: electronic and paper.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic<\/strong> &#8211; Student may complete the application and submit it directly to the processing center electronically at <a title=\"fafsa\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">www.studentaid.gov<\/a>. SAU&#8217;s school code is 001107.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paper<\/strong> &#8211; Students may obtain paper FAFSA&#8217;s by calling 1-800-4FEDAID. Once the FAFSA has been completed, it must be mailed to the FAFSA processor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Online Students<\/h3>\n<p>If you are registered in <strong>SAU on-line only classes<\/strong>, most financial aid applications and processes are available electronically for your convenience.\u00a0 If you need additional assistance, please contact financial aid by clicking the &#8220;Contact Us&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.saumag.edu\/cc4\/aid_shop.html\"><strong>COST ESTIMATOR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Financial Aid Policies<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Student-Financial-Aid-Information-Guide.pdf\">Student Financial Aid Information Guide<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2018\/11\/PPA-Expires-2020-06-30.pdf\">Program Participation Agreement<\/a>\u00a0 [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2010\/11\/Student-Direct-Deposit-Form.pdf\">SAU &#8211; Student Direct Deposit Form<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/sap-policy\/\">Academic Progress Policy for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Student Worker Employment Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/student-worker-employment-policy\/\">Student Worker Employment Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Title IV Code of Conduct\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/code-of-conduct\/\">Title IV Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Awarding-Process-Overview-Refunds.pdf\">Awarding Process Overview<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Policies and Procedures for Awarding and Receiving Financial Assistance\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/policiesfinaid\/\">Policies and Procedures for Awarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/Financial-Aid-Procedures.pdf\">Financial Aid Procedures<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/Return-to-Title-IV-Policy.pdf\">Return to Title IV Policy<\/a>\u00a0[pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Drug Conviction Issues\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/drug-convictions\/\">Drug Conviction Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/Professional-Judgements-in-Financial-Aid.pdf\">Professional Judgements in Financial Aid<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Cost of Attendance<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Cost-of-Attendance-2020-2021-Graduate.pdf\">Graduate &#8211; Cost of Attendance 2020-2021<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Cost-of-Attendance-summer-2021-GRADUATE.pdf\">Graduate &#8211; Cost of Attendance Summer 2021<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Cost-of-Attendance-2020-2021-Undergraduate.pdf\">Undergraduate &#8211; Cost of Attendance 2020-2021<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/BUDGET-summer-2021-IN-3-HOUR-INCREMENTS-UNDERGRADUATE.pdf\">Undergraduate &#8211; Budget Summer 2021 in 3 hour increments<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Student Loans<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0To apply for the Graduate Student Plus loan online go to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0To apply for Parent Plus Loan online go to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/beta.elmselect.com\/link\/query?schoolid=143\">Alternative Loan Choices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/02\/Loan-Information.pdf\">Cohort Default Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>To determine your rights and responsibilities of accepting a student loan, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Verification Forms<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/Verification-Process.pdf\">Verification Process<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2008\/01\/Asset-Form.pdf\">Asset Form<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">Verifications forms are available upon request by emailing <a href=\"mailto:financialaid@saumag.edu\">financialaid@saumag.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Loan Management<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Loan Debt Management\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edpubs.gov\/document\/en0989p.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"While you are in school\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2014\/10\/While-you-are-in-school.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">While you are in school<\/a>\u00a0 [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Student Loan Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2014\/10\/Student-Loan-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Loan Checklist<\/a> \u00a0 [pdf]<\/li>\n<li>Find YOUR Student Loan Information (loans taken out and loan Servicer) by going to &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/nslds.ed.gov\/npas\/index.htm\">https:\/\/nslds.ed.gov\/npas\/index.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2016\/02\/In-School-Deferment-Request-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In-school Deferment forms for student loans<\/a> [pds]\u00a0 forms must be printed completed by student and turned in to the Office of the Registrar for Section 4 completion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2016\/02\/Parent-Plus-Borrower-Deferment-Request.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In-school deferment forms for parent loans<\/a> [pdf]\u00a0 forms must be printed completed by student and turned in to the Office of the Registrar for Section 4 completion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/repayment\/servicers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loan Servicers Contact Information<\/a>\u00a0 phone and website\u00a0 Find you servicer and go to their website and create a user account<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/consolidation\">Consolidate Loans<\/a> &#8211; or click here for &#8211;<a title=\"Direct Consolidation Loan Application -paper\" href=\"https:\/\/studentloans.gov\/myDirectLoan\/consolidationPaper.action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> paper application process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Direct Conslidation\" href=\"http:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/repay-loans\/consolidation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Direct Consolidation Loan information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Public Service Loan Forgiveness\" href=\"http:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/charts\/public-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Public Service Loan Forgivenes<\/em><em>s information<\/em><\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/publicserviceemploymentcertification\/\"> Public Service Employment Verification<\/a> forms [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Teacher Loan Forgiveness\" href=\"http:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/charts\/teacher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Teacher Loan Forgiveness information <\/em><\/a>or\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/teacherloanforgiveness\/\">Teacher Loan Forgiveness<\/a> forms [pdf]<\/li>\n<li>Arkansas Department of Higher Education &#8211; <a title=\"ADHE - STEP grant\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adhe.edu\/divisions\/financialaid\/Pages\/fa_step.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Teacher Education Program (STEP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Student Worker Payroll Information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2021\/05\/2021-Federal-Withholding-form.pdf\">2020 Federal W4 form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2020\/03\/2020-AR4EC.pdf\">State Withholding Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2020\/03\/2020-AR-Special-Withholding-Exemption.pdf\">State Withholding Exemption Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/career-services\/\">SAU Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/Annual-Disclosure-Notice-to-Enrolled-Students.pdf\">Annual Disclosure Notice to Enrolled Students<\/a> [pdf]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/consumer\/\">Consumer Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/files\/2022\/01\/SAU-Availability-of-Employees-for-Information-Dissemination.docx\">SAU Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination<\/a> [docx]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Financial Aid provides financial assistance to qualified students in pursuit of their educational objectives. Assistance is available through federal, state and institutional programs which include grants, loans, student employment and scholarships. All programs are administered in accordance with governing regulations. 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