Financial Aid at Firelands
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 Bowling Green , 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 (see the Financial
Aid Programs Chart)
To be considered for need-based financial assistance at BGSU, you must be an admitted student AND file the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA forms are available from your high school guidance counselor beginning in late December.
After January 1, you may file the FAFSA online at 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 have made nearly 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 adviser about financial aid options.
- Explore private scholarship opportunities.
- Complete your application for admission online at http://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/apply and have your guidance counselor forward your admissions credentials, to BGSU Firelands Office of Admissions. Many freshman
scholarships require you to have your application on file by January 15.
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.
- For priority consideration we must have your application on file by March 1.
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).
