We Can Help You Pay for College!

Financial aid is available to help pay for your instructional and general fees, nonresident fees (if applicable), room, meals, books, transportation and personal expenses. In general, there are four types of financial aid: grants, scholarships, loans and employment. Grants and scholar­ships are considered “gift aid,” while loans and employment are considered “self-help aid.”

At BGSU Firelands, most types of financial aid are coordinated by Student Financial Aid. Although most aid is based on full-time enrollment, part-time students may be eligible for grants, scholarships, employment and low-interest loans.

To be considered for need-based financial assistance and federal loans at BGSU Firelands, you must be an admitted student AND file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Beginning January 1st the Online FAFSA is available at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list BGSU’s school code: 003018.

All prospective students and their parents are encouraged to complete and submit the FAFSA since there is no processing fee. Changes in federal student aid programs also have made all families eligible for some type of financial aid.

Financial Aid Timeline 

September-January

• Meet with your guidance counselor or a college admissions/financial aid advisor about financial aid options.
• Explore private scholarship opportunities.
• Complete your application for admission to BGSU Firelands and have your guidance counselor forward it, along with your admissions credentials, to the University’s Office of Admissions.

January-March

• File tax returns and make copies.
• Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if you must estimate income data.
• Priority deadline for BGSU is February 15.

April-August

• Review the financial aid award package you receive from BGSU.
• Complete an application for the Installment Payment Plan, if you decide to participate in this option.
• Pay fall semester charges (July).