Slide show presented by the Office of Financial Aid during New Student Orientation.
Complete your 2021-22 FAFSA at studentaid.gov
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a yearly submission which opens October 1st for the upcoming academic year
- The FAFSA acts as the main document for consideration of government grants, student loans, PHEAA state grant, and University monies
Financial Aid Package in LionPath
“To Do” List and Communication Center in LionPath
Direct Loan Completion
- Use the Accept/Decline Awards link in LionPath (navigate to “my finances, “financial aid” “2022” aid year) to lower/adjust your loan or accept/decline the full amount
- Complete the MPN (master promissory note) through the studentaid.gov website. This is your promise to repay the loan back to your loan servicer.
- Complete Loan Entrance Counseling through the studentaid.gov website. The counseling is loan quiz which will provide you with additional information about your loan such as the repayment terms and conditions.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All Students are expected to maintain a total completion rate of 67% or higher to maintain progress. Dropping, withdrawing, or failing can all negatively impact your completion rate. Students who drop below the completion rate will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid. Academic advisers and financial aid should be consulted prior to taking any of the above actions
SAP calculation is as follows: number of completed credits / number of attempted credits = percentage completion
Max Time Frame
- Bachelor Degree Seeking students can obtain up to 180 credits prior to maxing out their timeframe
- Associate degree students can obtain up to 90 credits prior to maxing out their timeframe
***If you have maxed out your timeframe appeals are available in the financial aid office***
Contact Information
- Financial Aid Coordinator: Mary Beth Dougherty
570-963-2500 Email [email protected] - Enrollment Specialist: SCO-Stacy Shattuck (veterans and athletes financial aid)
570-963-2500 Email [email protected] - Enrollment Specialist: Julie Bialkowski
570-963-2500 Email [email protected]