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Financial Aid at Bryant and Stratton College Ohio

A student’s decision to attend Bryant & Stratton College should be based on interest in our programs and not on the ability to meet all college costs. Bryant & Stratton College believes students should not be denied the opportunity to pursue their career interests because of a lack of financial resources.

To assist students in meeting their educational expenses, Bryant & Stratton College participates in several types of financial assistance programs - gift aid (scholarships and grants), low-interest loans, and employment opportunities. In many cases, our Financial Services Office awards qualified students a financial aid “package” which includes all three types of financial aid.

Assistance with financial planning is available for families on an individual basis to help them determine how they can best utilize their own resources and other funds to meet college costs. The Financial Services Office will gladly discuss the various types of financial assistance available and will provide students with assistance in completing financial forms during their visit to Bryant & Stratton College.

How to Apply
Students are encouraged to meet with a financial aid advisor in order to determine financial aid qualifications. A member of the financial aid staff will help students to complete the following application forms:
Financial Aid Forms - The “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) is available from the Financial Services Office or apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The form must be completed and forwarded to the Department of Education, where it is then processed. In some cases, the school may process the student’s application electronically in order to reduce processing time. New York students receive an Express TAP Application (ETA) from NYSHESC. Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by federal and state agencies, which will produce and send an output document directly to the student.
Federal Income Tax Returns - Students may be required to provide the Financial Services Office a copy of their own and/or their spouse’s and/or their parent’s federal and state income tax returns, including schedules, as well as any additional income and asset information requested by the school.
Upon evaluation of the above forms, the Financial Services Office will notify students of their eligibility for financial aid or of any other steps they may take to receive further consideration for assistance.

Students are required to apply on an annual basis for financial aid consideration. Students may obtain the forms described above annually beginning on approximately January 1 at the Financial Services Office for application for the next financial aid year which begins on July 1.

The priority deadline is March 15 to qualify for the State Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and Federal Perkins Loan. Students can submit a FAFSA to determine other options of aid such as the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized or unsubsidized) or alternative loans. To ensure full access to all available financial aid programs, students should submit the need analysis application as soon as the family income tax returns have been completed. (If a tax return will not be filed, students may apply after January 1.) Apply free online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or contact the Office of Financial Aid for an application at (701) 483-2371. We encourage you to apply online as it may take up to three weeks for a paper application to be processed.

Mission Statement
In collaboration with the Division of Student Development, the Office of Financial Aid enhances a learning environment to support student’s growth and enable students to pursue their educational objectives at Dickinson State University.
The Office of Financial Aid provides students (and their families) knowledge and access to financial aid programs and provides specialized services with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and efficiency.