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How do I start the financial aid process (FAFSA)
You can use the link at the top of the page, it will take you to the FAFSA website.
Log in at fafsa.gov to apply online. The Financial Aid School Code is: 042340
Complete the FAFSA and once completed correctly, you will receive an emailconfirmation. Forward the confirmation to finaid@sanfranciscofilmschool.edu Subject line: New application for Pell and/or Loan.
If you are also applying for Loans, complete the Entrance Counseling and the Promissory Note (you will also receive an email).
Once you complete step 2 &3, forward both email confirmations to the above emailaddress (one email only with all confirmations).
Keep in mind that it will take a few days for us to see your applications and a week forus to research any documents needed to complete and start the disbursementprocess. Documents needed can be verifications, doctor's letters, student statements, award letters, etc..
If you would like to correct or have any questions directly related to the application youcan call FAFSAdirectly by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
PELL Grants
PELL Grants are awarded to undergraduate students that need financial help paying for college. The PELL Grant does not need to be repaid. For more information, please visit the student aid website: PELL GRANTS
SFFS Processing:
Funds are requested for processing at the end of the second week of a semester. For example: If a semester starts September 5th, we request the disbursements from ECM (Financial Aid Processing Company) on September 19th for processing. This allows students to add/drop or withdraw within the allowable period given for such situations according to school policies.
After the request, it takes about a week before it hits the school bank account (around the 26th).
When funds are deposited in the school bank account, the Financial Officer at the school has 14 days to process the reimbursements for the students (around October 10th).
After that time, checks are mailed out to the students.
The example above is merely an example and is not counting any holidays.
Loans
There are several types of loans available to students:
Federal Direct Subsidized Federal Direct Unsubsidized PLUS loans for students PLUS loans for parents
Loans from private lending institutions
For more information on the different types of loans available, please visit the student aid website: STUDENT LOANS
SFFS Processing:
Funds are requested for processing 30 days from the first day of the beginning of a semester. Example: Start of semester is September 5th, then the process starts October 5th with the request of funds from ECM.
Then the steps above 2-4 are the same for all Loans as they are for Pell.
Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers several different programs to veterans to help them pay for college.
If you are a new student, that is also a veteran, please visit their website at VA.gov
If you are a current student and already receiving benefits from the VA, please click here for more information about SFFS's policies regarding VA benefits.
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