How to Apply

All applicants (freshman and transfer) for admission will be considered for non-need based scholarships and grants at the time of admission. Prospective students who want to be considered for need-based financial aid must:

1. Apply for admission to the University of Hartford . Students seeking consideration for financial assistance should file an application and provide transcripts and test scores by February 1st . You may use our online application if you wish http://admission.hartford.edu/applying/applyOnline.php.

2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Based on the information provided on your FAFSA, the Federal government will determine your family's expected family contribution (EFC). The difference between the cost of attendance (COA) at the University of Hartford and your EFC is your financial need. Your EFC is determined using a formula developed by the U. S. Department of Education and is designed to assess what a family can afford to pay toward a college education. Factors include the number of family dependents, number of children in college, income, and a percentage of total assets (not including home equity). You should list the University of Hartford as a recipient of the FAFSA data. Our Federal school code is 001422. The University has a priority-filing deadline of February 1st . The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or a paper application may be obtained from high school guidance offices or the University's Office of Admission and Student Financial Assistance in early December.

3. The University must receive the results of your FAFSA by March 1st . It is strongly recommended that the FAFSA be submitted by February 1st since processing could take approximately three to four weeks. It is strongly recommended you estimate tax information to ensure both priority filing dates are met. You can then update the FAFSA data after completion of your tax return. Applicants whose FAFSA is received after February 1st by the Federal Processor and March 1st by the Univeristy or who are accepted after this date, will be considered for assistance based upon the availability of funds and in accordance with University policies and practices.

A few important things to remember during the financial aid process:

• You must be accepted for admission before you are considered for student financial aid.

• You must submit the required deposit fees by the deadline date as stated in the Admission Office notification letter in order to reserve the financial aid awarded.

• Financial aid cannot be credited to your account until your high school final transcript is received in the Office of Admission and Student Financial Assistance.

• Your financial aid award is subject to verification of information provided on your FAFSA application and may be adjusted accordingly.

 

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