FINANCIAL AID

School Code: 008919
The Financial Aid Office provides information and assistance to students seeking financial aid. Although the responsibility for financing a college education resides with the student, Nicolet College has the ability to assist many students in meeting their educational expenses. Financial aid may be in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, employment, or a combination of these. Many of the financial aid programs are based upon financial need and student enrollment, determined at the Census Date which is 10 calendar days after the beginning of a term or module.

Financial need is the difference between the student's established educational cost of attendance (includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, food and housing, transportation, and personal expenses) and resources the student and/or family should have available to meet those costs (Student Aid Index or SAI as determined by your FAFSA filing).

• Grants are financial aid that do not have to be paid back. (Please see Return of Title IV Funds Policy for exceptions)

• Federal Work Study enables students to work and earn a paycheck to help pay for school.

• Loans are borrowed money which must be repaid with interest.

• Scholarships are similar to grants in that there is no obligation to repay them. Scholarships can be based on academic achievement, service, and/or need.

  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  Students can apply for federal aid by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. By completing the FAFSA, Nicolet College can determine your eligibility for all types of aid which include: federal and state grants, student loans, and work study. Students need to apply each academic year. Students will need to complete the FAFSA using prior prior year tax returns.