How do I apply for federal, state and institutional aid?
The process of applying for financial aid is primarily electronic. The Department of Education has moved to an entirely online application. To apply for federal and state financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. By completing your FAFSA online before March 1st, you will meet both Chesapeake College’s and the State of Maryland's priority deadline for aid. In addition to the FAFSA, the Maryland Higher Education Commission may require additional forms. Please review their application process at www.mhec.state.md.us.
Chesapeake College scholarships are available by completing one application for all General and Endowed Scholarships available. You may search for the various scholarships we have to offer online and complete one application. We only have one deadline date per year for scholarships, generally the end of April. Look for the posted deadline on the application and be sure to meet that deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Also, you may be required to provide federal tax forms and other documentation to complete your file. If additional documentation is required, you will be notified when you receive your electronic Student Aid Report (SAR) and/or we will send a status letter to you regarding outstanding documents. Your financial aid file will not be considered for any aid programs until all documentation is received and you have pre-registered for the term aid is being requested.
The online FAFSA must be completed each year if you wish to be considered for financial aid. If you have applied for federal financial aid the previous year, you should receive an electronic Renewal Application notice mailed to the email address you indicated on last year’s application. The Renewal Application for Federal Student Aid makes applying for financial aid much easier.
Remember, applying for financial aid is FREE, so it is worth your time.
If there is inaccurate information on this page, please send correction or comments to: mschaffer@chesapeake.edu