Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

1. New students must apply for admission to the College and submit proof of high school graduation. New and returning students must be in a financial aid eligible program. Financial aid awards may be estimated, but funds cannot be released without providing proof of high school graduation or GED® and timely submission of all required documentation.
2. Complete the FAFSA each year, listing Seminole State's federal school code: 001520. Students can file electronically. Students must apply for financial aid through the FAFSA application each academic year.
3. Students selected for verification will be required to submit their verification documents via the Student Financial Planning Verification Portal. Students can navigate to the portal via the MySeminoleState portal. Students selected for verification must submit all required documents, verification, and tax forms at least eight weeks prior to the term start date for on-time disbursement of aid during the term. A more detailed explanation of the verification process can be found on the Financial Aid Verification page.
4. Students who apply for a student loan for the first time at Seminole State must complete the loan entrance counseling requirement. Students are required to complete an online Master Promissory Note (MPN) before funds can be disbursed. Links to Promissory Notes and Entrance and Exit Counseling are available through the Student Financial Planning Portal  via mySeminoleState or at the StudentLoans.gov website. Students must be enrolled in six credits that are applicable to their degree within a term to qualify for student loans and must be attending at least half time as of the date of disbursement to receive the loan.