Checklist for New/Prospective Undergraduate Students

• Apply to colleges.
• Start a financial aid folder to retain copies of tax transcripts, W-2's, and aid documents.
• Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the U.S. Department of Education at www.pin.ed.gov.
• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. John Fisher College's priority deadline is February 15th and Fisher's school code is 002821.
• Complete the Express TAP application (ETA) online following the FAFSA, the paper application mailed to you, or at www.tapweb.org. St. John Fisher College's TAP undergraduate school code is 0735.
• Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA, for accuracy. If you did not use the IRS Data Retrieval when initially submitting your FAFSA, make a correction to your FAFSA to submit income using the IRS Data Retrieval process after you have filed your federal tax return.
• Investigate private resources of financial aid for college. Check your school, local library, and online at websites such as www.fastweb.com.
• Receive acceptance letters from colleges.
• Receive your financial aid award notice listing estimated aid eligibility. Review any accompanying information and contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions.
• Fulfill admissions/housing deposits by college deadline.
• Accept financial aid offered on Fish 'R' Net.
• Promptly respond to any school requests for additional information or documents, such as copies of federal tax transcripts and W-2's.
• Notify the Financial Aid Office of any outside scholarships, grants, or other resources you have received or will receive by entering the scholarship information on Fish 'R' Net.
• Complete entrance counseling for any Federal Direct Student Loan you have accepted.
• Complete your Master Promissory Note for any Federal Direct Student Loan you have accepted.
• Complete entrance counseling and a Master Promissory Note for any Federal Perkins Loan you have accepted.
• Complete any financing options paperwork needed, such as the payment plan application, PLUS loan instructions, and/or private student loan application. Additional information can be found on the Financing Options page.
• Be alert to any billing notices and payment information provided by the Bursar's Office.
• Explore placement procedures and job availability if awarded work-study or find out about other student employment opportunities available in the campus community.