Who can help me?
The Office of Financial Aid is here to answer your questions. Speak one-on-one with a counselor for help by calling (414) 410-4048 or email them finaid@stritch.edu.
Where can I find additional scholarships?
A great resource to look for additional scholarships is www.fastweb.com which is hosted by Great Lakes Higher Education.
Set up a profile on the site to receive emails when you are matched with eligible scholarships. Consider asking education, community, or religious groups with whom you’re affiliated for scholarships they offer.
What happens when I have been chosen for verification? Did I do something wrong?
Each year, our office is obligated to check the documentation provided by 30% percent of students who file a FAFSA. If you have been randomly selected for verification, we will ask you to complete a Verification Worksheet. You can find the verification worksheet on the Stritch Online Aid Service in the forms tab of the web portal. From there, you can download the Verification Worksheet as a PDF to complete and return to our office.
Is there a number of credits in which I need to enroll in order to receive aid?
Undergraduate students must take at least six credits (part-time) to receive Federal Stafford loans. By taking a minimum of
12 credits (full time), students are eligible to receive Stritch scholarships and grants.
Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of four credits in order to qualify for financial aid, and be eligible for any scholarships available for the degree program.
How do I know my documents are there?
Log into Online Aid Service and click on the documents tab. If you read “not reviewed” or “received” then the Office of Financial Aid has your documents. If you read “not signed” or “incomplete” then we have your documentation but something is incomplete. We will send a notice by email but you are also welcome to contact us.
How can I renew my aid from year to year?
Each year, you need to fill out a FAFSA in order to renew and continue your financial aid. The 2019–2020 FAFSA is available now.
Where do I find the current tuition and fees?
Visit: www.stritch.edu/tuition
Does a credit score affect my eligibility?
Your credit score does not affect your eligibility for Stafford loans, federal and state grants, or Stritch scholarships. If you decide to work with a lender to receive an alternative loan, your credit score will then become a factor in determining your loan interest rate. Students who have defaulted on a previous student loan might have difficulty obtaining a Stafford loan.
How do I avoid capitalizing loan interest?
Paying interest prevents the interest from capitalizing on the principal loan and keeps the price of your loan low. Find out who your loan servicer is through the National Student Loan Database. Log in with your FSA ID and view your loan servicer. This way you will know who to contact in order to pay interest while in school.
Does receiving employer reimbursement negatively affect my financial aid?
We will take this into consideration as part of any other financial aid you might be eligible to receive. Typically, an employer will not provide an amount of reimbursement that exceeds the cost of what you need or what is more than the cost of attendance.