Questions

If you haven't found the answer to a specific question, ask a Bluffton University financial aid staff member: finaid@bluffton.edu or phone 1-800-488-3257 option 2.

Feel free to ask questions specific to Bluffton University financial aid and/or general aid questions (federal and state issues, the financial aid application process, grant and loan issues and any other question related to financial aid). Be sure to include specific questions and your name and address (optional). Also, please indicate whether you are a student (new or continuing) or a parent. You do not have to be interested in Bluffton University to use this service. We will not add you to any mailing list unless you request it of us.

Go to this link for Bluffton University orientation information. The calendars for 2007-08 and 2008-09 are located here along with links to our catalog and academic life. Perhaps you have questions about the Bluffton University meal plans or beaver bucks. And, here is a link to frequently asked questions about the student life program at Bluffton University. The Federal school code for Bluffton University is 003016. Use this six digit number when completing the school release section of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Read about important Bluffton University scholarship renewal information and deadlines for Bluffton University funded aid.

Bluffton University Financial Aid staff:
Lawrence Matthews , Director of financial aid
Debra Niswander, Assistant director
Shannon Hadding, Financial aid officer
Jackie Bayer, Assistant director

Federal Student Aid Resources
If you have general questions about the financial aid process, or specific questions about completing the FAFSA, you can also call the Federal Student Aid Information Center hotline:
1-800-4FEDAID (1-800-433-3243) (available daytime, evenings and weekends) or link to:
Federal Information for Students  You will also find a link to an early estimator at this site.

To file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web, click on the banner below.

 Link to FAFSA on the Web at http://fafsa.ed.gov/

To apply for your Federal Student Aid PIN, click on the banner below.

Link to PIN Web site at http://pin.ed.gov/

Early Estimate:  If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process, FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.  NOTE:  High school seniors in the last semester of school must fill out a FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid.

Link to FAFSA4caster on the Web at http://fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

Other Financial Aid Resources:
State of Ohio financial aid programs can be found at:
Money for Ohio students 

 

FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
A link to excellent information that includes calculators, estimators, scholarship scam information, free searches for scholarships and forms from the Department of Education.

 

 

The College Board On-Line
This is another excellent resource for general college information.

 

Hope Scholarship and the Tax Relief Act
A much needed explanation of these new opportunities available to college bound students and their families.

 

ACT, Inc.
Information about the ACT Assessment, including sample questions, test-taking strategies and online financial aid need estimator which provides a fast, accurate calculation of expected family contribution.