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1.) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for student financial aid from Federal, State, and University programs that include financial need as a criteria. Also, a FAFSA must be on file with Millikin if you wish to obtain a student loan. Millikin’s School Code is 001724.

2.) Student Aid Report (SAR)
After completing the FAFSA, you will receive a report of the information you submitted, or a SAR. Review this information thoroughly and make any corrections necessary. You can return anytime to www.fafsa.ed.gov to review, print, or correct your information OR you can contact Millikin to make these changes for you. Accurate information is very important to ensure a correct financial aid package.

3.) Acceptance of Financial Aid:
In order to accept the student financial aid offered to you by Millikin, simply sign and return one copy of the Financial Aid Award Notification letter. Any changes to your financial aid (due to FAFSA corrections) will be sent to you in a revised letter. Note – Please report the name and amount of any private/outside scholarships you will receive during the 2008-09 academic year to us.

4.) Verification:
A percentage of FAFSA applications received each year are selected at random for review in a process called Verification. If your application has been selected in this process, Millikin is required to collect additional information (e.g., federal tax return forms) to verify your financial situation. Your SAR will indicate if you have been selected for verification and instructions on how to complete Verification will be included in this folder. Please note that your financial aid cannot be finalized until this process is completed.

5.) Student Loan Process:
If you wish to accept one of the student loan options included in your financial aid offer, please pay special attention to the additional information included to finalize receipt of these loan funds.

Additional Things to Remember:

• To secure a spot in Millikin’s next Freshman Class, send in your $150 Advance Tuition Deposit to the Admission Office if you have not yet done so.
• Make plans to attend one of the days designated for new student registration in June. Additional information about this program will be sent in May. If you cannot attend one of the scheduled dates, the Admission Office can make special arrangements for you.
• Keep copies of all correspondence.
• Stay in touch. It is our goal to work with you and your family to manage your investment in a Millikin education. We promise to do everything we can to help students obtain the financial assistance they need, and we are committed to personal service and attention. Contact either the Admissions or Student Service Center staff with any questions you may have about Millikin.

Contact Us
Student Service Center
Millikin University
1184 West Main Street
Decatur, Illinois 62522

800.373.7733
217.424.6317

studentservicecenter@millikin.edu
www.milllikin.edu/student_service_center