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Applying for Aid at Georgetown

To apply for need-based assistance, you must

• complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and
• be admitted to Georgetown College.

To apply for non-need-based assistance (or merit aid) refer to the processes and dates for scholarships. Filing the FAFSA is strongly encouraged for those seeking only merit aid, but it is not required.

Completing the FAFSA

It’s important to note that Georgetown doesn’t require that you complete the FAFSA, but we do encourage it. If you’re unsure whether it’s going to be beneficial for you to complete it, give us a call and we’ll talk with you about your situation.

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Although the title implies that the form is only for “federal” aid, it is also used to determine your eligibility for state grants and additional college grants.

In a nutshell, the form asks for financial information about the student and his/her family. This can be done after January 1 of a high school student’s senior year. Particularly for Kentucky residents, it’s important to have the form completed by March 15.

The FAFSA is probably more intimidating than it is complicated. One of the Financial Planning staff members will be glad to sit down with you and work through the FAFSA. Except in unusual circumstances, we’re able to help a family complete the FAFSA in 30 minutes or so.

Where To Find the FAFSA

The FAFSA form is available in your guidance counselor’s office around the beginning of December or you may request one from us.

The form cannot be dated or mailed before January 1. We strongly encourage you to apply online. Georgetown College will receive the information electronically if you list our school code (001964) on the FAFSA.