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Financial Aid Checklist

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The Boston College Office of Student Services administers and awards need-based federal financial aid programs. Please review theirÌýGraduate Financial Aid websiteÌýfor a complete step-by-step guide and deadlines.

Graduate Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA

You should submit your application for federal financial aid as soon as possible. You do not have to wait to be admitted to a degree program to apply for federal financial aid, however notification of your loan package will occur after you receive an admissions decision from òòò½Ö±²¥SSW.

Have the following available when completing your FAFSA:

• Social Security number
• W-2 forms and other records of earnings
• The òòò½Ö±²¥ College code: 002128
• Your Federal Income Tax Return (and that of your spouse, if you are married)
• Any foreign tax return
• Untaxed income records—Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or veteran's benefits records, etc.
• Bank statements
• Investment information
• Permanent resident card, if you are not a U.S. citizen

The FAFSA must be signed electronically using a U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). If you do not already have an FSA ID,Ìýyou can apply for one.ÌýBe sure to maintain a copy of the FSA ID for your records. You will need to use it to make changes to your FAFSA, or to file again in future years.

Once you have submitted your FAFSA for the appropriate year, it will take a few days to process. You should receive an e-mail directing you to your Student Aid Report (SAR). This is the summary of the FAFSA you should keep for your records. Some students may be chosen for verification of the information they submitted on the FAFSA.ÌýIf you are chosen for verification, please review your SAR to see if any additional information is requested.

About Verification

Complete the òòò½Ö±²¥ Supplemental Information Form

Complete theÌýòòò½Ö±²¥ Graduate Student Supplemental Information form. Please upload this form to bc.edu/finaidupload. Detailed instructions are available at bc.edu/gradaid.Ìý

You will need to complete this form if you:

• Will be enrolled for more than 6 credits per semester
• Wish to apply for Summer loans, including Direct Unsubsidized loan, the GradPlus loan, or any alternative loans
• Wish to be considered for summer or academic year work-study
• Will be enrolled in a dual degree program at òòò½Ö±²¥

Graduate Student Supplemental Info Form

Review Other Resources

Loan Cancellation

Check with Boston College Office of Student Services or your employer's personnel office to determine eligibility. Early intervention services or services for high risk children from low income communities may be applicable.

Loan Repayment Info

National Health Service Corps

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) unites underserved communities with thousands of dedicated clinicians. The NHSC provides a Loan Repayment Program to fully trained providers with qualified educational loans if they choose to serve at an eligible site. Applicants must agree to provide primary care services in a priority health professional shortage area for a minimum of two years. Clinical Social Workers are possible candidates for the program.

National Association Of Social Workers - Massachusetts

Resources onÌýloan repayment options are available from the National Association of Social Workers - Massachusetts.

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps, engages more than 40,000 Americans in intensive, results-driven service each year. Most AmeriCorps members are selected by and serve with local and national organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and Boys and Girls Clubs. Others serve in AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). After their term of service, AmeriCorps members receive education awards to help finance college or pay back student loans.

Teach for America

Teach for America places members in schools where they are often eligible for loan deferral or forbearance.

Resources for Veterans

Boston College acts as a liaison with the Veterans Administration for students who may qualify to receive veterans' education benefits. Eligible students should apply through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. Applications can be completed online atÌýwww.gibill.va.govÌýor by calling the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).

Once the Certificate of Eligibility has been received, the student should contactÌýLinda Malenfant, the VA Certifying Official in the Office of Student Services. The Certifying Official will then certify the student's enrollment information to the Regional Processing Office (RPO). The RPO will process payment of benefits directly to the student.

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