These instructions should be followed by all students intending to be enrolled in the TJU Colleges above. However, only currently enrolled and officially accepted students may complete the online Banner Financial Aid application material.
In completing this process, students are reminded of the following:
Please read these instructions and click "PROCEED" at the end to continue with your financial aid application.
For FAFSA, you are considered a 5th year undergraduate student - this preparatory program is not considered a graduate program.
If you do not meet the federal definition for independent status, you will need to submit parent tax directly on the FAFSA. Submitting parental information is a federal requirement.
As an undergraduate student, maximum Federal Direct Stafford loan eligibility is $12,500 for independent students and $7,500 for dependent students. The maximum amount in the Federal Direct Stafford loan will be processed for you, unless otherwise requested. Students in this program are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants.
Per Federal regulations, the Federal Graduate PLUS loan is not available to students in the Post-Baccalaureate program. Post-Baccalaureate students with unmet need beyond the Federal Direct Stafford loan must utilize Private Educational loans, or if dependent, have a parent borrow through the Federal Parent PLUS Loan program. See this link to get yourself started.
In addition to the application requirements outlined above, you may need to submit supplemental documents if you are:
If you have questions about the application process, please feel free to contact the University Office of Student Financial Aid at 215-955-2867 or at Financial.Aid@jefferson.edu.