How to Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid at Globe Institute of Technology, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) either via the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by paper at our Financial Aid Office. The Federal school code is 017010.

New York state residents will receive an Electronic TAP Application (ETA) directly from Higher Education Services based upon your filing the FAFSA. Sign the ETA with your parent(s) or spouse and return it to the Financial Aid Office - we will assist you in completing the TAP application process. The Financial Aid Office TAP codes are 7936 for 2-year undergraduate programs and 6936 for 4-year undergraduate programs. You can estimate your TAP award by using the TAP estimator at www.hesc.com.

Once your application to HESC has been mailed, you will receive an award letter in about 4 to 8 weeks. In the meantime, you can check your application status at www.hesc.com.

After the completed FAFSA is mailed to the Department of Education, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Globe Institute of Technology will also receive a copy of the SAR that we will use to determine your award eligibility for federal grants.

Globe Institute of Technology financial aid office offers the following financial aid (to those who are qualified):

• Federal PELL Grant
• Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• William D. Ford Federal Director Loan Program (DL) for students: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
  
• William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program for parents of dependants students
  
• Federal Work Study Program
• New York State Tuition Assistance Program
• Institutional Scholarships

These different types of financial aid are bundled together to form your financial aid award package.

In addition to Scholarships offered by Globe Institute of Technology, there are thousands of companies, foundations and groups that offer private scholarships based upon a variety of criteria. You can search for opportunities at www.fastweb.com. You should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov to take full advantage of Federal and New York state aid programs.

Alternative Loan
There are several lenders that offer alternative loans in addition to or in place of the Stafford Loan. Requirements differ and rejection by one lender does not mean that you cannot apply to another for consideration. Listed below are the links to several lenders. These loans should be considered only after your eligibility for the Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized has been determined.

• Sallie Mae Signature Loan Application
• Nellie Mae Signature Loan Application
• Citibank CitiAssist Loan Application
• Bank of America Alternative Loan Application

Verification Worksheet
Once your FAFSA is processed and you have received a Student Aid Report (SAR), it indicates that you were selected for a process called Verification. You must provide a copy of the prior year Income Tax return(s) and/or budget letter(s) and complete a Verification Worksheet with household information.

Immigration and Naturalization Service
If you are an eligible non-citizen and Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) cannot confirm your residency status, you must provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of your Green Card or your I-94 Form.

U.S. Citizens
If you are a U.S. Citizen and Social Security Administration cannot confirm your citizenship, you must provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of your Birth Certificate or a copy of your Naturalization Certificate.

Selective Service
Male students must be registered with Selective Service. You can register or check the status of your registration at www.sss.gov