Cameron University Urges Local Students: Apply for FAFSA Before Upcoming Deadlines

Cameron University (CU) is encouraging its students to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible for the summer and fall semesters. The university highlights the importance of submitting applications by the deadlines to qualify for financial aid. Students who were only enrolled in the Spring 2024 semester must apply by May 3. Those planning to attend in Summer 2024 or the 2024-25 academic year have until June 30 to apply.

CU expects to begin sending out financial aid offers by mid-May and will continue to do so throughout the summer. Financial aid is crucial for many CU students; 77 percent of undergraduates received aid in the 2021-22 academic year. Caryn Pacheco, the university's director of financial assistance, stresses the importance of timely FAFSA submissions to support students' education.

Recent updates to the FAFSA form in December 2023, introduced by the U.S. Department of Education, have brought both challenges and opportunities. CU’s Office of Financial Assistance advises students to familiarize themselves with the new form to ensure accurate applications.

CU recommends that all students apply for financial aid, regardless of their initial eligibility concerns. The FAFSA is necessary for federal grants and work-study opportunities. Students should use CU’s Federal School code, 003150, when applying at studentaid.gov.

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