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Don't let these delays hold up your financial aid application.

  • Changing schools after applying for financial aid. To change your school of attendance on the FAFSA follow the directions on the FAFSA website and add the BSU school code 002336.
  • Planning to get married this year: marital status cannot be updated after you complete and sign your FAFSA. Please contact our office with questions concerning when you should apply.
  • If your name changes, you must submit the following:
    1. Name Change Form
    2. Copy of Marriage License or other legal document such as divorce decree
    3. Copy of social security card with legal name
    4. Copy of driver's license with legal name
  • Incorrect social security numbers. Review your original U.S. Social Security card to ensure that you are using the correct number. Incorrect numbers by the student or parent will result in major processing delays.
  • Missing signatures. Use the PIN website to access you/your parents pin numbers. Missing signatures will result in a rejected FAFSA and delay the financial aid process.
  • Separation or divorce: if you or your parents are experiencing a separation or divorce but filed a joint tax return, you should make an appointment with a BSU financial aid counselor. Please bring the federal tax return and all W-2 statements.
  • Incorrect address information. Be sure to maintain your permanent, local addresses, and phone numbers with the BSU Financial Aid Office.
  • Applying late causes a delay in receiving financial aid.

Extended Learning Program

To receive financial aid a student in this program will need to enroll in at least six (6) classroom credits (on-campus, extension, Web CT, Desire2Learn, or interactive television) each term in addition to the Guided/Self Directed course. Federal regulations do not allow students to receive financial aid if admitted as "special" contact the Center for Extended Learning Office to change your status.

Drug Convictions

A conviction for any drug offense, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV HEA program funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs will result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.



 


  • Aid disbursement for Spring 2013 will begin on January 25, 2013.
  • 2013-2014 Priority Application Date: The 2013-2014 Financial Aid process must be completed by March 31, 2013 to be considered for Federal SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, and Work Study funds.
  • Federal Pell Grant recipients must finalize all registration within the first 30 days of the semester. A student that withdraws from a course within the first 30 days of the semester will have their Pell award reduced to the adjusted level of enrollment.
  • A completed FAFSA must be received by the Federal Aid Processing Center within the first 30 days of the semester to be eligible for a Minnesota State Grant.