Financial Aid


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  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at www.fsaid.ed.gov and complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov after October 1 of the year before you plan to attend. Priority is given to students who apply before January 15. Be sure to list Terra State as the school to receive your information using school code 008278.
  • Submit All Requested Documentation
    • Check your Banner Self-Service account, my.terra.edu, and your Terra State email daily for updates and information
    • Make note of deadlines and priority dates to ensure that your documents are submitted with enough time for processing. Deadlines are posted under “Announcements” at my.terra.edu.
  • Apply for Scholarships
  • Award Letters
    • Evaluate your financial aid award offer in Banner Self-Service.
    • Notify the Cashier’s Office if you receive any additional scholarships from outside sources.
    • Notify the Office of Student Financial Aid if you plan to attend less than full-time (12 credit hours). You do not have to be full-time to receive financial aid.
    • You may decline or reduce any aid offered through Banner Self-Service.
  • Student Loans
    • If you are planning on using federal loans you must complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov.
    • Complete Entrance Counseling.
    • Complete your Master Promissory Note.
    • Loans require that you take a minimum of six credit hours.
     

    For a PDF of this checklist: Financial Aid Checklist 

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