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The staff in the Office of Financial Aid at Hofstra University is dedicated to assisting students and their families open the doors to a quality private education.

While the primary responsibility of meeting college costs rests with the student and family, our financial aid professionals seek to maximize financial aid opportunities by providing guidance and information about scholarships, grants, loan programs, student employment, and payment options.

More than 89 percent of Hofstra's students will receive financial aid, take advantage of different payment options, or participate in the parent loan program.

Hofstra University is selective and ranks among the very finest institutions of higher learning in the country, so while college costs may appear formidable, the value and benefits of a Hofstra education coupled with the success of our graduates render those costs a worthwhile and necessary investment in your future.

To obtain maximum consideration for financial aid, the student and family must learn:

• About eligibility for various funding programs that are available.
• To follow instructions provided on various application forms and other materials.
• To pay careful attention to deadline dates.

New freshmen, transfers, and graduate students will receive a Financial Aid Notification in the mail. However, for the 2006-2007 academic year, continuing students will have their awards posted on their My.Hofstra.edu page. Continuing students should check their e-mail for a notice from us that will tell them when their financial aid package has been created and is ready for viewing on the Web.

Timely submission of application forms and other required documentation will enable our staff to process your requests accurately and in a timely fashion for the start of classes each semester.

For your convenience, a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is included and, of course, you can always contact us directly with any questions or concerns.