The links below are for information only to help you navigate the Financial Programs available to you and your family.  If you have questions about Financial Aid, please contact our Financial Services Office at  517-264-7110 or by email at StudentFinancials@sienaheights.edu.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

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Student Loan Calculator 
http://www.finaid.org/calculators/loanpayments.phtml

Student Loan Comparison Calculator
http://apps.collegeboard.org/loancompare/loancomparison.do

Free scholarship search services 
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.finaid.org

Information about the Federal Student Aid Programs 
http://studentaid.ed.gov/

Interactive Calculators for Evaluating Aid Packages 
www.collegeboard.com
www.finaid.org

In-School Budgeting Resources 
http :// www.aie.org/paying-for-college/finance-tools/budgeting-while-in-school.cfm
http:// www.finaid.org/calculators/studentbudget.phtml

Checklist
□ File your FAFSA
□ Review your SAR (Student Aid Report)
□ Respond to information requests from your school
□ Understand your financial aid award
□ Complete loan promissory notes and loan counseling
□ Determine annual payment strategy
□ Establish good spending habits
□ Stay enrolled at least half-time
□ Finish your degree
□ Keep contact information and student loan payments current