Apply Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Aid is financial assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Education to help eligible students cover educational expenses at an approved college or career school. Types of federal student aid may include grants and loans

Southeastern Health and Wellness Institute is currently approved to participate in the following Federal Student Aid Programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965:

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for eligible dependent students

To determine eligibility for Federal Student Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.studentaid.gov

The FAFSA is used to determine a student's eligibility for all federal financial aid programs. Students may be required to submit additional documentation requested by the institution or the U.S. Department of Education in order to complete the financial aid process.

The School Code: 042739

Complete the FAFSA here

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What FAFSA year do I need to complete?

What is needed to complete the FAFSA?

A Federal Student Aid FSA ID (may be obtained during FAFSA application process or at the Federal Student Aid Website)
A High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED)
Your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
Records of child support received (if applicable)

How does that FAFSA work?

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, student loans, and some state or institutional aid programs.

Once a FAFSA is completed the U.S. Department of Education uses the information to determine your Student Aid Index (SAI).

The SAI is calculated by the Department of Education so that your college can determine how much financial aid assistance you’re eligible for. The lower your SAI, the more need-based aid you may be eligible to receive.

Note: Your SAI is not the amount of money your family will have to pay for college nor is it the amount of federal student aid you will receive.

Once the institution receives your FAFSA and SAI number they are able to start preparing your official offer letter to help assist with educational expenses.

What happens if I am selected for Verification by the U.S. DOE?

Why was I selected for Verification?

There are various reasons why a FAFSA may be selected for the verification process!

The FAFSA included estimates of federal tax information and the actual information now needs to be confirmed.
There appears to be inconsistent or unusual data reported on your FAFSA
Your FAFSA includes information that is frequently misreported
Your FAFSA was selected as a part of a random process used to sample how accurately families fill out the application

Let’s verify your tax information and assist you in moving forward with your education!