Financial Aid Mailbag
There are so many factors that go into choosing a college and
for many that includes financial aid. We understand the
financial aid process can be confusing sometimes. That is why we
are bringing you the Financial Aid Mailbag series. This video
series will answer common, and more difficult, questions that you
may have. If you have questions for us, please email finaid@butler.edu.
Be sure to check back each week for new videos answering
all your financial aid questions.
In this segment, we'll answer the two questions we get asked
most often 1)Where do I find other scholarships? 2) How do I report
outside scholarships?
This installment of the Financial Aid Mailbag will answer the
age old questions 1)How do the Federal Direct Loans work? 2)What is
the difference between PLUS Loans and Private Loans?
This installment answers the question: What do I do once I
receive my financial aid notification and how can I get more
aid?
This video focuses what a financial aid notification is and
when/how the Office of Financial Aid sends it out.
We're back again this year to give you a more in-depth
explanation as to what "verification" means and everything you need
to complete your paperwork.
In this segment, we will discuss what "verification" means and
the documents needed to complete verification.
This video covers reapplying to financial aid after your
freshman year and who is actually responsible for educational
loans.
This segment will cover how to apply for the Pell Grant and
other types of need based aid, along with the various types of aid
that international students can apply for.
In this video, our counselors discuss how financial aid works
in the case of separation or divorce and when the best time is to
file the FAFSA.
In this installment, we will discuss where to begin the
financial aid process and explain the difference between gifts,
loans, awards and scholarships.