Scholarship & Financial Aid: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do you file a FAFSA?
The fastest and easiest way to file a FAFSA is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov which is available annually on January 1 for the upcoming academic year. This expedites the process and helps reduce the chance of error. If you are filing online and are required to submit parent information, you and your parent must each sign the form electronically using your own Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you forgot or never had a PIN, you may request one at: www.pin.ed.gov.
What happens next after submitting the FAFSA?
If you are selected for Verification, you must complete the Verification Form and submit copies of your and your parent’s federal tax returns (if dependent). Written notification of scholarship awards and financial aid eligibility will be mailed beginning in the spring on a rolling basis for students whose files are complete by the priority date (last Friday in February). Then, you must sign and return one copy of the award letter indicating the amount of financial aid you wish to receive.
Do I need to file my taxes before completing the FAFSA?
No. If you have not completed your tax returns by the FAFSA priority deadlines, you can use estimates to submit the FAFSA. It is better to use estimated financial information than to miss the deadlines.
When will I receive my financial aid?
Financial aid and scholarships will be credited to the student's account at the beginning of the term or as funds are received, whichever is later. All proceeds received by the School are disbursed within 3 days.
When will I get a refund check?
If the amount of aid exceeds the amount billed, the student will be notified of a refund check by the Business Office within ten days. Students are asked to pick up and cash the refund check as soon as possible. The Business Office will return any unclaimed checks to the Department of Education after 45 days of the second and final notification.
What are the tuition charges for the 2011-2012 academic year?
Tuition for the Master of Music and Undergraduate Diploma programs is $29,700 per year, while the Graduate Performance Diploma tuition is $23,850. Complete tuition and fee information for all programs can be found here.
Are Longy Scholarships need-based?
No. Longy Scholarships are based on merit combined with the programmatic needs of the school.
What is Longy’s FAFSA school code?
Longy's school code is 021430.
What are the important dates in the financial aid process?
December 1, 2010: Priority admissions application deadline
January 1, 2011: FAFSA is available online for the upcoming academic year
February 24, 2012: Priority FAFSA deadline
February 24, 2012: Returning student deadline to submit their “Longy Scholarship Renewal Application”
When will students receive notification of their financial aid award?
Admitted applicants whose financial aid paperwork is complete will be mailed a letter containing information about their award beginning April 1. Award letters are mailed on a rolling basis to returning students whose files are complete after the priority date.
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