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.
• Can't find your federal tax return call 1-800-TAX-1040 and ask for a copy of IRS Letter 1722. Use this letter and your W-2 statements to complete the FAFSA.
• 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.

Verification

Approximately 30% of all applicants are selected for verification. If you are selected, we will notify you to complete and return the Verification Worksheet with signed federal tax returns and all W-2 statements. Please do not submit tax forms unless you are selected for verification.

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.