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Financial Aid
We know paying for college can be a significant challenge. At Fontbonne, our goal is to put a college education within reach of students who most benefit from being here. We offer a comprehensive program of financial aid, scholarship, loans, grants and work-study awards.
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The financial aid process determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) toward meeting the student's Cost Of Attendance (COA). The expected contribution is then subtracted from the student's budgeted cost at Fontbonne University. The difference between the total budgeted cost and the family contribution determines the student's need for financial assistance.
Total Cost Of Attendance Fontbonne - Expected Family Contribution = Financial need (COA - EFC = need)
Current regulations do not permit unclassified (non-degree seeking) students to receive any type of federal aid. While most programs are limited to full-time students, three-quarter time and half-time degree-seeking students may qualify for aid through the Pell Grant program, SEOG Grant, Direct Stafford Loan program and/or the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. A student enrolled in a teacher certification or recertification program is considered the same as a fifth-year undergraduate student, but can only receive aid through the Direct Stafford Loan program.
A great education is more affordable than you think! For more information, contact us at (314) 889-1414.
Q: Who should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
A: If you will be attending school in the 2012-2013 school year (SU12, FA12 or SP13) and wish to receive financial aid, you should complete a 2012/2013 FAFSA.
There are two ways to complete your FAFSA this year.
- Complete your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov . Now it's easier than ever, read the prompts. Remember, FAFSA stands for FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. If you're asked to pay for the filing, you're at the wrong website. Be sure to add Fontbonne's school code: 002464
- Complete your FAFSA by phone at 800 4 FED AID (800-433-3243).Someone will be on the phone with you to talk you through your FAFSA. Be sure to add Fontbonne's school code: 002464
Still need help with your FAFSA? Check out these online videos provided by the Missouri Department of Higher Educations (MDHE).
Do you want to find out how much you've borrowed or when your loans have been disbursed? View this video on how to access your loan information from the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
Reminder: One in three students is selected for verification by the Department of Education. If you are selected for verification, don't take it personal.
- If you were not born before January 1, 1989, you are considered a Dependent student; therefore, a parent must sign any necessary paperwork.
- If you are married and filed separate returns, you are still required by Federal Law to provide 2011 IRS tax transcripts for both parties.
- If a parent is remarried and filed separately, 2011 IRS tax transcripts are required for both the biological parent and the step-parent with whom you reside.
Who's your counselor??
If you will be registering as a Traditional Student and your last name begins with:
- A through E contact Joe Paitz
- F through L contact Lisa Wolk
- M through S contact Beckie Saffell
- T through Z contact Jen Mueth