First Year

Be sure to file your FAFSA by February 15th.

Click here for an online checklist.

 

Graduate Students

Congratulations on being accepted to the Graduate School at Hofstra University. As a incoming graduate school student, you will have received some information about financial aid in the mail and already know that there are many options to help you pay for college.

This web site is designed to help you maximize those options by giving you step by step guidance. So let’s begin.

Meet your SFS Counselor

Get Your Personal Identification Number(s) So You Can Apply For Financial Aid.

Complete And File Free Application For Federal Aid (FAFSA) By February 15th Of The Year For Which You Seek Aid.

Wait For Your Financial Aid Package From Hofstra, Which Will Tell Your Financial Aid Awards And What Next Steps You Need To Take.

If You Were Awarded A Stafford Loan In Your Package And Wish To Accept It, Complete The Federal Stafford Loan Electronic Master Promissory Note (E-mpn) And Counseling Session.

Explore Additional Funding Options To Complement Your Package. Many Students Apply For Graduate Plus Loan.  If You Decide To Apply, Complete The Graduate Plus Loan Promissory Note And Counseling Session

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