Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Denison University require the CSS profile?
No. Denison requires only the FAFSA.
Q. Does Denison University require the CSS profile?
A. No. Denison requires only the FAFSA.
A. You would have to reapply for any need-based aid that you were
awarded with no guarantee that the amount would equal the original
need-based package.
Q. Am I required to report my outside scholarships to the Financial Aid Office?
A. Yes, if you received need-based financial aid.
Q. How do outside scholarships impact my need-based aid award from Denison?
A. Outside scholarships usually help to meet the unmet federal need.
If federal need has been met, the federal work award can be reduced and
the Federal Direct Loan can be adjusted.
A. Yes, the student and parent(s) can write a letter concerning
these circumstances. You may also submit with your letter a Request for
Review Form, . The Financial Aid Office may request additional documentation of your letter.
Q. Do I apply for need-based financial aid each year?
A. Yes, you must file the FAFSA each year. If you filed the 2006-07
FAFSA on line, you and your parent(s) can file the Renewal FAFSA for
2007-08 after January 1, 2007 on-line by using the Federal PIN#
assigned to you.
A. A student may only receive Denison gift aid (merit and grants) in the first eight (8) semesters of enrollment at Denison.
If I defer my admission to Denison for a year, what happens to my need-based financial aid package?
You would have to reapply for any need-based aid that you were awarded with no guarantee that the amount would equal the original need-based package.
Am I required to report my outside scholarships to the Financial Aid Office?
Yes, if you received need-based financial aid.
How do outside scholarships impact my need-based aid award from Denison?
Outside scholarships usually help to meet the unmet federal need. If federal need has been met, the federal work award can be reduced and the Federal Direct Loan can be adjusted.
Is there an appeal process if my family has extenuating circumstances that could not be filed on the FAFSA?
Yes, the student and parent(s) can write a letter concerning these circumstances. You may also submit with your letter a Request for Review Form, . The Financial Aid Office may request additional documentation of your letter.
Do I apply for need-based financial aid each year?
Yes, you must file the FAFSA each year. If you filed the 2006-07 FAFSA on line, you and your parent(s) can file the Renewal FAFSA for 2007-08 after January 1, 2007 on-line by using the Federal PIN# assigned to you.
How many semesters can I receive Denison gift aid (Denison's merit scholarships and need-based grants)?
A student may only receive Denison gift aid (merit and grants) in the first eight (8) semesters of enrollment at Denison.
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