Upon acceptance into Galen College of Nursing, students are provided a financial aid packet which contains detailed information regarding each of the financial aid programs available and an application for Federal Student Aid.

To apply for federal financial aid, a student must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you are familiar with the FAFSA, you may choose to complete the application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov using our school code of 015924. If you choose to complete your application online, please do so at least 10 days prior to your financial aid appointment to allow time for the Department of Education to process your application. You will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report either through e-mail (if an e-mail address is provided) or a hard copy will be mailed to your home. You must bring the Student Aid Report to your financial aid appointment.


Students who would prefer individual assistance with their FAFSA, should complete as much of the application as possible and bring to your scheduled appointment with the Financial Planning Coordinator.

Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process. You will need certain information to properly complete the FAFSA. These items are referenced in the Galen College financial aid packet or can be accessed at www.fafsa.ed.gov/before001.htm.

If you prefer to download the items from this list you may do so. They are also provided in the financial aid packet you will receive with the acceptance letter.

 

-         Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

-         Federal Income Tax Returns specified on the FAFSA. If applying as a dependent student, your parent’s Federal Income Tax Returns will be required. If you are married and your spouse filed a separate return, your spouse's Federal Income Tax Return will be required.

-         Institutional Application for Financial Aid (PDF) - Download Form

-         Background Screening and Reference Checks Form (PDF) - Download Form

-         Reference Sheet (PDF) - Download Form

-         Entrance Interview Form (PDF) - Download Form

-         Statement of Borrower's Rights and Responsibility (PDF) - Download Form

-         Stafford Entrance Counseling - must be completed on line, please click here to get started.

-         Picture Identification (Driver's License or a state issued identification card).

-         $100 Registration Fee

-         $50 Background Screening Fee

 

Upon gathering all of the items in the checklist, contact your assigned Financial Planning Coordinator at 502-410-6200 to make an appointment. Appointments generally must be made within 20 days after receipt of the financial aid packet.