Financial Aid Checklist
Complete and apply for Your FAFSA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Greensboro College uses this application to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs. Visit studentaid.gov to apply now.
Look Over Financial Aid Letter
- Starting in March, if you have been accepted and your FAFSA has been received, your financial aid offer letter will be both mailed and emailed to you. Once received, please look over the information. If you need help understanding the letter, please contact us.
Accept or Decline your Loans
- If you were offered loans as part of your financial aid package, you must either accept or decline these to complete your financial aid.
- This can be completed on your financial aid portal. The financial aid office will provide you with the link for access.
Complete Loan Entrance Counseling
- Entrance counseling ensures you understand the terms and conditions of your loan and your rights and responsibilities.
- This Item can be completed at studentaid.gov
Sign Master Promissory Note
- If you have accepted your loans, you will need to sign a master promissory note. This is a document where you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education
- This item can be completed at studentaid.gov
N.C. Residency Verification Form
- If you are a North Carolina resident, you need to complete the N.C. residency verification form to verify that you are a resident of North Carolina. This can be completed at ncresidency.org.
Decide on a plan for paying remaining balance
Your Payment Options
- Make a direct payment
- Enroll in a Monthly Payment Plan
- Use Your College Savings Plan
Your Loan Options
- Federal Student Loans
- Federal Parent PLUS Loan
- Private Student/Parent Loan
