PhD in Leadership and Change Online Resources

This page contains links to various resources that you may find useful while applying for financial aid. The applications are offered as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Viewing PDF files requires the Acrobat Reader plug-in or application. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, please click here to get the free and latest version.

To be considered for the Federal subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loan, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list:

Use Antioch University’s Title IV School Code: 003010

Electronically submit the FAFSA form to the Federal Student Aid Programs. The internet address is www.fafsa.ed.gov.

In addition to the FAFSA, the following forms are required to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office:

1. An Antioch University Ph.D. Financial Aid Application.  2011-2012 Application (DOC File)
2. An On-line Entrance Counseling Interview and Master Promissory Note is required for all students. Entrance counseling is a set of questions and instructions that outline your responsibilities as a Direct Loan Borrower. Complete this process online.
3. After the FAFSA is mailed, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) electronically within 1-2 weeks. If Antioch University was listed in Step 6, your information will be electronically sent to the Financial Aid Office. Once we have all the required paperwork listed in the above steps, we will send you an Award Letter. This Award Letter will show your total eligibility at the time of processing.

Processing Applications

Loans are processed once your financial aid file is complete and your financial need is determined. A complete financial aid file consists of:

1. Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to you upon federal processing of your FAFSA.
2. Financial Aid Request Form.
3. Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (for new students)
4. If the SAR indicates verification is required, a Federal Verification Worksheet (available from the Financial Aid Office) along with a complete, signed copy of your prior year’s federal tax return.
5. Any other supporting documentation requested by our office.

Registration Approval

Your registration and continuous enrollment will be held if your financial aid file is incomplete. Tuition and fee charges are deferred in anticipation of processed financial aid.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting the materials to process financial aid is May 1.

If you missed the deadline, you may still apply for assistance. However, we cannot assure that your loans will be processed in time to defer your student account charges. If you have missed the deadline, be prepared to pay your balance by the tuition payment deadline. You may then be reimbursed by financial aid proceeds once they have been processed. Failure to make satisfactory financial arrangements may result in holding your registration, which may result in late fees and may prevent you from continuing your studies in an uninterrupted fashion.

Tips on Completing Financial Aid Applications

1. Start now! Don’t wait until the last minute to complete financial aid materials.
2. Assemble the needed paperwork.
3. Read and follow all directions. Work carefully through the application materials.
4. Financial aid will be delayed or forfeited unless applications are completed correctly.
5. If you have questions after your award has been processed, please contact Tricia Webb at 937-769-1883.
6. Students must reapply for financial aid each year and must continue to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress as determined by the program.
7. Students are not guaranteed the same financial aid award each year.
8. Keep a folder of all financial aid paperwork for future reference

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Financial Aid Links

• The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply.
• Start the fastWEB scholarship search! For a full search, start here to set up a personalized profile that will match your specific skills, and abilities, and interests to fastWEB’s database of over 400,000 scholarships. Just complete six simple steps to get immediate results on-line!
• International Education Financial Aid is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study abroad.