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Basic Concepts
UNH Financial Aid Office
College Catalogs & Websites
UNH Library Catalog
Government Documents
Reference & Circulating Books
Journals & Other Periodicals
Databases
Selected Internet Resources
For many students, financial aid is a major consideration during their college years. This guide is intended to help you understand the different types of financial aid and learn where to go to get the help in your own individual situation.
It is important to understand the basics of financial aid before delving into the details. Financial aid comes in many forms, but the main types are: scholarships, grants, loans, and jobs. Most forms of financial aid are based on a student's level of need. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must always be filled out in order to be considered for financial aid at any school. Most often financial aid is determined by fiscal need, although sometimes it is merit-based.
♦Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships: do not require repayment. They are awarded for either financial need, academic achievement, or other stipulated requirements.
♦Loans: Loans must be paid back, usually beginning within six months of graduation.
♦Jobs, such as Federal Work-Study and Graduate Assistantships, provide employment opportunities at your school. Graduate Assistantships provide partial tuition support, in addition to hourly compensation.
University of New Haven Financial Aid Office
It is always a good idea to do your own research to learn more about financial aid; yet it is also vital to go to the experts for help. Here at UNH you should plan a visit to the University of New Haven Financial Aid Office. The UNH Financial Aid Office has recently relocated to Maxcy Hall 118B. The phone number is: (203) 932-7315. The Financial Aid office will explain the details of what forms you need to fill out, including the FAFSA. In addition, they will look at your individual situation and determine what is available to you for assistance. Here's what you can expect to find out about from this office:
♦Grant & Scholarship Information, including:
♦Loan Information, such as:
♦Job opportunities, such as:
Federal Work-Study positions
Graduate Assistantships
An excellent way to gather information is to look at the catalog of the college that you are going to attend. The catalog will give you extensive information on financial aid, including the names and contact information for the financial aid officers, an overview of the financial aid options from within that particular school, and how decisions are made. Important due dates are listed for applications and application materials are specified. Always the FAFSA must be submitted. The school might also have its own specific financial aid application form that you need to fill out.
Requirements for tax documentation and verification will be explained. The catalog should explain the academic requirements that must be met in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid. Major aid programs will be described in detail, such as grants, scholarships, fellowships, loans, employment, and alternative financing options like payment plans and scholarships that are awarded at the school's discretion, without requiring an application form.
The Alumni Office of the school you are interested in attending often has scholarship information as well.
Using Our Library Catalog to Find Books
and U.S. Government Documents
The Library Catalog is on our home page. First choose the type of search you want by selecting from the options offered: keyword, subject, author, title, etc. Then place the cursor in the "find this" box and type in the words you want to search. Some Library of Congress subject terms to search by: Student Financial Aid Administration; Student Loan Funds United States; Student Aid United States. If you want to perform a more complex search, click on "Advanced Search" to use multiple terms and phrases. Try a "Keyword Relevance Search" if you are not sure of the Library of Congress subject heading that matches your topic.
If your search returns a list of items, click on the individual entries that interest you to find out more about their location and subject matter. You will find books, government documents, and more in our catalog. Below are some of the samples that you might find helpful.
Some books and journals are available online from the catalog at the "Linked Resources" tab. Look for the URL symbol at the right in the search results list. For more on using our Library Catalog, consult our guide Using the UNH Library Catalog.
Books: Reference & Circulating
| Title | Call Number |
| 2004 National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students | Ref. LB2338 .C66 2003/4 |
| Aiding Students, Buying Students: Financial Aid in America | LB2337.4.W53 2005 |
| College Blue Book | Ref. LA226 .C685 1993 |
| Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad | Ref. LB2337.2.F576 2001 |
| Foundation Grants to Individuals | LB2336 .F598 1993 |
| Grants Register | LB2338 .G7 |
| Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges | Ref. L901 .P447 2006 |
| Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Ref. LB2338 .S35 2001 |
| America's Best Colleges | Ref. LB2331.63.A46 2006 |
Government Documents Collection
Financial Aid for Lifelong Learning Online
Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities Online
Financial Aid: the Student Guide, 2005-2006 from the U.S. Department of Education. Online
Federal Student Aid Handbook Online
Federal School Code List. ED 1.92:2005-2006/updated (print). Search for Federal School Codes online.
Popular and scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers and some annual publications like yearbooks are called periodicals. Use the Journals at the MKP Library link on our home page to find periodicals in all formats - paper, microform and electronic. You can search by title, title keyword, or browse by subject. Periodicals are shelved by title, ignoring "the," "a" and "an" at the beginning of titles. Paper journals are shelved on the lower level of the library; the microform collection is also located on the lower level of the library; for print and microfiche journals in the Government Documents collection, come to the Information Desk or check the "Linked Resources" tab in our Library Catalog for online access. Electronic journals are accessible from any Internet terminal. Ask at the Information Desk for help locating the materials you need.
The following is a sampling of journals we have that provide some helpful articles about financial aid. Check the Journals at the MKP Library link on our home page for the dates and locations of most of our journals.
ABI/INFORM Global. 1971- present. Search almost 1,800 business journals for coverage on business and economics conditions. Good database for financial research. Includes the Wall Street Journal in full-text dating back to 1984.
Current Newspapers from ProQuest. Full text coverage of the Boston Globe from 1980 on, Christian Science Monitor (1988-) Hartford Courant (1992-) Los Angeles Times (1985-), New York Times (1980-), Wall Street Journal (1984-) and Washington Post (1987-).
Expanded Academic ASAP, General Reference Center Gold and InfoTrac OneFile from iCONN are multidisciplinary databases providing citations, abstracts and many full text articles from popular and academic journals, magazines and newspapers.
LexisNexis Academic. A general database that provides the full text of U.S. and international journals and newspapers. Use the term "student financial aid."
♦Specialized websites:
College Board.com. "The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,000 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs."--website description.
CT Department of Higher Education Student Financial Aid Page. Detailed information from a highly reliable source, the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Department of Education, State of Connecticut. Basic info on how, when, and why to apply for financial aid, along with extensive explanations of Federal & State Programs, State of Connecticut Grant & Loan Programs, and an alert called "Watch Out for Scholarship Scams!"
Department of Education: Financial Aid. Prepare, Choose, Apply, Fund, Attend, Repay-they're all sections of this government website designed to help the student through the entire process. Will help you start from the point you're at today, be it as a college student or a graduate.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You can fill out the FAFSA form online; within a short time you will receive a student aid report that summarizes your data and lets you know what you are expected to contribute to your education costs, called EFC, or Expected Family Contribution.
FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid. An award-winning non-profit site regaled as the best place to start the information-seeking process for financial aid. Covers loans, scholarships, savings, military aid, financial aid applications, calculators, and more.
Plan for Graduate School. Looking for a grad school? Peterson's, a major name in education, has a site that will walk you through the process of finding a school and then paying for it.
Sallie Mae. The country's leading provider of student loans discusses the details of the various loan types available and the rules that must be followed.
Scholarship Scams. Issued by the Federal Trade Commission, this site tells you what to watch out for regarding potential scholarships.
Tuition Break. New England Board of Higher Education's "Tuition Break" is a program designed for New England residents. Also known as the Regional Student Program, RSP, or Apple Program, Tuition Break is a special program that gives a tuition discount to students for approved programs to New England public colleges and universities in approved degree programs. Currently there are over 400 bachelors, masters, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs being offered. Searchable online database allows you to view majors by category or search majors by keyword.
United Negro College Fund. The most comprehensive higher education assistance organization in the country. Provides funds for 39 historically black colleges and universities and scholarships and internships at 900 institutions.
U.S. News & World Report: Personal Finance: Paying for College. An extensive article that discusses the basics of financial aid, strategies, budgeting, and "free money."
Any Questions? Ask at the Information Desk, call us at (203) 932-7189 or E-mail us.
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