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Parents continue to be an important resource for students as they enter and continue through their college career.
It is clear that students are concerned with different things than parents are. This section has been developed to
hopefully answer questions that are often asked by parents. Some of this information can also be found in the
student sections of this site, but we tried to consolidate information that is important to parents in this section.
General Application Guidelines
To receive federal student financial aid, a student must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
every year. File either the electronic financial aid application as soon after January 1st of the upcoming academic
year as possible. The electronic application is highly recommended over the paper application because it is a much
quicker and efficient method. The online application also has its own checks and balances system (the site will
alert you to potential errors) and offers online help, so that you can be assured that the application is completed
correctly. In regards to timing, it is always easier and more accurate to apply after your Federal Income tax forms
have been completed, but you can also use estimates if your taxes will not be completed in a timely manner.
In order to apply online, the student and one parent need to apply for a PIN
number. These numbers will act as your
electronic signatures on the application and will be used to sign and submit other documents as well. Keep these
numbers in a place you will remember them. You will use them every year for the renewal FAFSA application.
UW-Green Bay’s priority date is March 15. The priority date is not a deadline. In general financial aid funds for
some programs start to run out for applicants after this priority date.
Eligibility Requirements
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Submit an annual FAFSA.
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree/certificate seeking student. You may not receive financial
aid if enrolled as a "special" student or non-degree seeking student.
- Be enrolled at least half time. Half time status for undergraduates is 6 credits per semester and 5 credits
for graduate students per semester.
- You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or be in the United States for other than a
temporary purpose to be eligible for financial aid.
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- You must be registered with Selective Service (male students only)
- Meet University Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.
- You may only receive financial aid from one Institution for the same award period.
- You cannot be in default on a student loan or owe a refund of any Title IV aid.
- Students with a Bachelors Degree from UW-Green Bay are not eligible for financial aid unless they are Graduate
Students, or enrolled in the Teacher Certification or Social Work Programs.
- You must get a grade of "A", "AB", "B", "BC", "C", "D" or "P" to successfully complete a class.
- Financial aid is available for students involved in a study abroad program.
Administrative Information
Any intentionally false statements or misrepresentations you make (written or verbal) in any phase of the financial
aid process may eliminate you from future consideration for assistance from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay,
and may subject you to a fine, imprisonment, or both.
All awards are based on an estimate of the amount of funds available for the year. Therefore, all awards are subject
to reduction or cancellation if actual funds do not meet estimates. Should any significant change from the award
you accepted be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest possible date.
The University complies with federal and state privacy laws and regulations. The data in your file may be released
to financial aid donors, lenders, and university offices needing the information for awarding and advising. No one
else may review your file without your written consent or a subpoena or court order. Information concerning the
amount of aid for which you are eligible cannot be provided over the telephone.
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