Financial Aid Steps

1. Personal Identification Number (PIN)

The signature for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the Personal Identification Number (PIN). A PIN must be obtained individually for the student and, if applicable, for a parent of the student. The FAFSA is not processed without the four digit identifier.
Where to get yout PIN for electronic signature - www.pin.ed.gov

2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA is available online January 1 for Fall 2010 student applicants. The FAFSA is the doorway to government assistance in paying for your higher education. There is a priority deadline of March 1 for Michigan residents. Check with your state government to find out the priority deadlines if you are not a Michigan resident. We will use the information provided by the FAFSA to award Federal and State, as well as, Kuyper endowed, family or corporate scholarships.You may submit the FAFSA after the priority deadline, however, for full consideration, please adhere to the priority deadlines.
Where to complete the FAFSA - www.fafsa.gov

3. Canadian Student Financial Aid

Canadian students do not qualify for U.S. government aid unless they have dual citizenship in the United States. Every Kuyper College Canadian student must complete the Canandian Endowed Scholarship Application to receive a financial aid package from our FAO. Print out and complete the application below or contact our FAO to have one mailed to you.
Canadian Financial Aid Guide
Canadian_Financial_Aid_Application

4. Supplemental Information Form

The supplemental form below is used for families that have special circumstances such as high out-of-pocket medical or dental expenses, families that pay private school tuition for the student's sibling(s) or if there is a loss of income or dramatic reduction of income due to job loss, divorce, illness or death of a parent/spouse. Please print out, complete and return the form linked below if you have any of the special circumstances listed above or contact the FAO to have one mailed to you. 
2010-2011 Supplemental Information Form

Need help undertanding all the sources of Financial Aid? Check out the Glossary  for more details on these and other terms.