Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. How do I apply for aid at William Paterson University?
  • 2. What is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
  • 3. If I miss the May 1st application date, can I still apply for Financial Aid?
  • 4. Is there an income level cutoff to qualify for financial aid?
  • 5. In order to receive financial aid do I have to apply every year?
  • 6. What is William Paterson University Federal School Code?
  • 7. How much does it cost to attend William Paterson?
  • 8. If I have a credit on my bill, when can I expect to receive my refund?
  • 9. Do I need a separate form to apply for a Stafford Loan?
  • 10. How can I apply for Work Study?
  • 11. Do I need to submit tax returns?
  • 12. How do I complete the Federal Verification Process?
  • 13. How do I complete the State Verification Process?
  • 14. What does it take to be considered an independent student?
  • 15. If my parents are separated or divorced, whose income is reported on the FAFSA?
  • 16. What should I do if my family's financial circumstances change after I apply for financial aid?
  • 17. Should I use a Scholarship Search Service?
  • 18. Does applying for aid affect the Admissions decision?
  • 19. What if I received a scholarship from William Paterson, can I also receive financial aid?
  • 20. What happens after my freshman year? Will my aid be the same?
  • 21. Will my aid change if I move off-campus?
  • 22. What is a Federal Student Aid Identification Number (FSAID)?
  • 23. I have an enrollment verification hold on my account, what does this mean?
  • 24. How do I know if my financial aid will cover my bill?
  • 25. What is the difference between Federal Direct subsidized and Federal Direct unsubsidized loans?
  • 26. How do I determine the total Federal loans I have received throughout my years in college?
  • 27. How do I get a book deferment?
  • 28. How do I contact the Financial Aid Office?
  • 29. Is there financial aid for the winter term/semester?
  • 30. Is there financial aid for the summer?
  • 31. Do my grades affect my financial aid?
  • 32. Who can apply for a Parent PLUS loan?
  • 33. What happens to my financial aid if I drop course(s) before disbursement?
  • 34. What happens if I withdraw from the University before the 60% point of the semesters?
  • 35. How the Federal Pell Grant Lifetime eligibility used is calculated?