Office of Student Aid : Parents of Students : Parent Newsletter
Parents of Students
Penn State Office of Student Aid Parent Newsletter
Volume 5, Issue 9--January 2008
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Welcome
Within these pages, we will cover pressing issues and provide you with general information and updates related to financial aid.
FAFSA FAQs
The 2008-09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA on the Web) is now available. Penn State recommends new students complete the FAFSA by February 15, and returning Penn State students by April 15, for maximum consideration of all available student aid programs.
Accuracy on the FAFSA Counts
Mistakes are easy to make. You may transpose the last two digits of the year you were born, your son leaves the "Jr." off his name, or you misreport your Social Security number. These errors can happen easily as you complete the FAFSA on the Web.
Spring Registration
The beginning of each semester often brings concerns about finalizing registration, the disbursement of student aid, and refunds. The following summary should clarify most last-minute questions.