Financial Aid

Research Opportunity at Harvard

neckart — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:14:57 +0000

Spend your summer at Harvard University performing cutting-edge research in world-class laboratories. Focus on an in-depth research project while exploring multidisciplinary topics and honing your science communication skills. Areas of focus include nanotechnology, materials science, bioengineering, scientific computing, and robotics. The program takes place June 4 through August 11, 2012. Students receive a $4000 stipend for the 10-week program and a $350 travel stipend. On-campus housing is provided free of charge.

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US
Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate study.

The program deadline is February 28, 2012. Applications are available at the following link: www.reusite.seas.harvard.edu/application

Work at Family Video!

neckart — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:34:25 +0000

Family Video has numerous management, full-time, or part-time positions available. Hours can be flexible in order to work around a class schedule. If you work at least 20 hours a week, you are eligible to apply for a 401k retirement plan. Wages are $7.65/hour plus commission and the benefit of free rentals!

Managerial positions are particularly wanted. Management positions at Family Video are challenging with opportunities for rapid advancement. Experience is preferred, but not required. Family Video asks for friendly, hardworking, positive people with a commitment to customer service, team leadership, and organizational skills.

Complete an application today at your local Family Video store, or apply online at www.familyvideo.com, under “Company Info” and “Employment Opportunities.”

Part-Time Work

neckart — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:35 +0000

Interested in working part-time during the school year? A market research program is available offering competitive payment for participants in simple on-line surveys and evaluations. This Internet-based program is designed as a part-time job with a flexible schedule.

For more details, please email Sophia Moore at enquiries@on-campus-panels2011.info

GBHEM Loan Program

neckart — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:40:52 +0000

GBHEM Loan Program:

The United Methodist Loan Program is a church wide educational service providing loans to help supplement the financial needs of today’s students. Students may borrow up to $5000 per year at 5% interest.

Must be an active, full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to application
Must be admitted to a degree program in an accredited college/university or a degree candidate attending a professional or graduate school accredited by its respective professional accrediting agency
Must be maintaining at least a C average or equivalent
If a high school student, must be attending college in the fall term

GBHEM is looking to implement new loan options for the Fall 2012 including a Parent Loan and an Independent Student auto repayment option. Please visit http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3501655/k.68D2/Student_Loan_Program.htm to find further borrowing information and to find out how you can apply.

Students Interested in Off-Campus Housing

neckart — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:22:59 +0000

Students who are thinking about living off campus next year should be aware of Allegheny’s policy regarding financial aid and off-campus housing before a lease is signed. This policy has helped to assure that students are making their housing choices based on sound decisions without regard to an advantage created through financial aid to live off campus.

Need-based financial eligibility is determined by the cost of education minus tuition, fees, room and board costs, and an estimation of costs for books, transportation and personal expenses. The standard cost of education used for students living off campus is less than those remaining in campus owned housing. With the reduction to cost, there is a similar reduction to need, so less financial aid is available.

For 2010-11, students choosing to live off campus incurred up to a $2,400 reduction in eligibility for need-based gift assistance (all grants and endowed scholarships). We encourage students to contact the Financial Aid Office by phone or schedule an appointment to discuss this policy with us.

Reapplying for Financial Aid

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:50:58 +0000

2011-2012 FAFSA Deadline for Current Students is March 15, 2011

Now is the time to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2011-2012 academic year. The FAFSA can be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Allegheny’s priority deadline for current students to complete the Renewal FAFSA is March 15, 2011. Please remember that late filing for financial aid may result in reduced financial aid eligibility.

If we need to collect the family’s tax documentation, we will mail home verification documents and instructions beginning in February. The requested documentation is due in the Financial Aid Office by April 1, 2011. Further reapplication instructions, as well as the necessary documents, are available online at http://sites.allegheny.edu/finaid/current-students/reapplying-for-financial/.

If you have been previously approved by the Financial Aid Office to file as an Independent Student, please make an appointment with Joseph Winge or Melissa Burns, Associate Directors of Financial Aid, to recertify your independent status. You may call 332-2701 to set up the appointment. Please do so BEFORE completing the FAFSA.

If you have any questions, please contact our office.

It’s Time to File the FAFSA!

sproper — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:16:34 +0000

Because Congress was late in passing major tax legislation in 2010, the IRS needs extra time to update its systems, causing a delay for some taxpayers from filing their federal tax returns this year. However, we want to remind students and parents they can file the FAFSA using estimated financial information. It is very easy to update your FAFSA information once a federal tax return has been filed. Allegheny’s priority FAFSA filing deadline for applicants is February 15th, and for returning students is March 15th. If you have any questions about completing the FAFSA, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at fao@allegheny.edu or by telephone at 800-835-7780.

Office Closed August 13-16

sproper — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:56:36 +0000

The Financial Aid Office will be closed on Friday, August 13th, and Monday, August 16th to move to our new location on the second floor of the 454 Admissions House. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17th.

Warning About “College Financial Advisory”

sproper — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:26:06 +0000

A company called College Financial Advisory in San Diego is sending email notifications to students and parents requesting a $59 check in order to process financial aid for the 2010-11 academic year. This is NOT a request from the Department of Education or from Allegheny College. The company is using a logo that looks very much like the U.S. Department of Education logo, emails a “report” that looks very much like the FAFSA Student Aid Report, is using a telephone number very similar to FSA’s toll free number, and is using terminology (such as the “Student Aid Profile Form”) that is very misleading. Students and parents are NOT required to pay a fee for financial aid processing and should disregard any correspondence they receive from this company.

Loan Repayment, Consolidation and Debt Management Info for Seniors

kjastrom — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:42:45 +0000

The Office of Financial Aid & Enrollment Support wants to ensure graduating seniors are successful in life after Allegheny. Below is the information that was recently posted in the “Countdown to Commencement: Final Five” electronic newsletter. It contains valuable financial information regarding loan repayment, consolidation and debt management.

2010 May Graduates

Loan Consolidation

Student Loan Repayment

Understanding Credit

Contact Information/Phone Numbers