Financial Aid of Nursing at Castleton State College Vermont
Castleton State College makes every effort to insure that each and every student who is accepted and wishes to enroll has the financial ability to meet his or her educational expenses. Approximately 80% of Castleton’s undergraduate students receive aid. Financial aid is offered in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. We encourage all candidates for admission to complete the required form(s). Castleton requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some state agencies may require additional forms. Castleton’s Financial Aid Office can answer questions or concerns students or parents may have regarding financial aid.
How to apply for financial aid:
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) over the internet at: www.fafsa.ed.gov . This form may also be obtained from your high school, state agency or the college aid office.
Insert our “Federal School Code” 003683 and/or insert Castleton State College, Castleton, VT in the appropriate section of the FAFSA
Summer attendance - an additional application is required. It is available at the college aid office and on-line. Contact Castleton’s Financial Aid Office if you are in need of assistance. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; (802) 468-6070.
When should a student apply for aid?
To be considered an on-time applicant we need to have received your FAFSA information by April 1.
Late applicants receive notices of eligibility for any aid remaining available at the time their application is received.
Who is eligible for financial aid?
All students with financial need (need is determined by subtracting the EFC, expected family contribution, from the total cost of attendance which includes costs for tuition, fees, room, board, books & supplies, personal expenses and travel. In some cases, additional costs for handicap materials/equipment, computers, medicines, child care may be added to a budget.) Recipients of federal aid must be
- a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- formally admitted to the college
- in good academic standing
- not in default on a federal loan or owe a refund of previously received federal aid
- enrolled for the minimum number of credits each semester, usually 6 credits “half time”
- some programs have specific requirements such as scholarships, community service, specific skills
- students enrolled in state certification agency approved courses for teacher certification may be eligible for some aid programs