Nursing Financial Aid Process

Eligible students can receive financial aid through Federal Title IV programs, as well as from various state and private resources. Follow the steps below to complete the financial aid process at Hondros College for the 2011-2012 academic year (July 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2012)

Apply and be accepted for admission in a degree-seeking program at Hondros College.
Complete the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Receive and review the electronic Student Aid Report (SAR).
Complete the verification process.
Receive an award letter via your Hondros email account and CAMS Self-Service.
Contact the Financial Aid office with questions about your Financial Aid Award letter.

1. Apply and be accepted for admission in a degree-seeking program at Hondros College.

Attend an Information Session to begin the application process, or call 1-888-HONDROS to speak to an Admissions Representative today.

2. Complete the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Filing your FAFSA is free of charge and requires 30-45 minutes to complete online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. To complete the FAFSA, you will need to have your 2010 federal tax return(s) available and your PIN, which enables you to electronically sign your FAFSA; you and your parent, if dependent, will both need a PIN. Apply for your PIN at www.PIN.ed.gov.

Hondros has a priority date each year of April 15th. Students who meet the priority date each year will be given consideration over late filers for limited federal funds. The priority date is not a deadline for filing the FAFSA, as the FAFSA may be filed one time throughout the year, as needed. In order to receive federal funds each year, the appropriate FAFSA must be filed for that year.

To make sure your FAFSA reaches Hondros College, make sure you list our school code (040743) on your FAFSA. In addition, you will want to verify you have answered each question accurately, resolving any discrepancies as they occur. Be sure to use the correct name and number listed on your social security card, as well as your correct birth date. This will help prevent a delay in processing your FAFSA.

To complete your FAFSA, make sure you have signed it with your PIN, submit it by clicking the submit button, and keep your confirmation number. If you have questions or issues while filing your FAFSA online, please call (800) 433-3243 (they will ask for your confirmation number). After your FAFSA is filed, an electronic version will be sent to Hondros, if you listed us as one of your school choices. Allow 5-7 days for processing. You may check online through the Hondros CAMS Portal to see if we have received your FAFSA, as well as any requested items we need to complete your financial aid award package.

3. Receive and review the electronic Student Aid Report (SAR).

Make corrections to your FAFSA, if necessary, using your PIN at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.

4. Complete the verification process.

The U.S. Department of Education chooses 30% of all FAFSA applicants for verification of FAFSA information. If you are chosen for the verification process, you will be required to complete the applicable 2011-2012 Verification Worksheet and send it along with your 2010 federal tax forms and W-2's to the Office of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Office will let you know if you are selected. We cannot proceed with your financial aid award package until this process is complete.

5. Receive an award letter via your Hondros email account and CAMS Self-Service.

Once your FAFSA and all requirements are complete, you will receive an electronic award letter via your Hondros email account. In addition, your financial aid award and instructions will be available through CAMS by logging in to the Hondros Portal. Your FAFSA information helps to determine your financial aid award package each year.