Applying for Aid
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.
How To Receive Assistance
Applicants receive an award letter listing the types of assistance being offered. By checking acceptance of each type of assistance, signing and returning the award letter within 30 days to the Student Financial Planning Office, the account will be credited for the amount of the award. EXCEPTIONS: Aid amounts marked as estimates will not be credited until paperwork is complete or funds are received from the lender. If Work-Study is part of the aid package, this amount will not be a credit on your account. This is an award that must be earned. All Georgetown aid is based on full-time, residential status. If you drop below full-time or are granted a waiver to live off campus, your aid will be adjusted accordingly. All college aid is limited to four years (eight semesters).
