Financial Aid

Based on guidelines established by the United States Congress, the information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will determine the amount your family is expected to contribute toward the cost of your education. The financial aid you are then eligible for is determined by the following formula:

College Cost - Family Contribution = Financial Need

The family contribution remains the same regardless of the cost of the college.

At King College, we try to meet most of your financial need with various sources of financial aid. More than $19 million in scholarships, grants, and loans is awarded annually to King College students. Work opportunities are also available on campus to assist students with expenses.

Standard Sources of Financial Aid

Your financial aid package will be made up of one or more of the following sources:

• Scholarships - Awarded to students on the basis of merit and achievement. Special criteria are considered for academic, athletic, or fine arts scholarships
• Grants - Gift monies awarded to students on the basis of financial need. Grants do not require repayment. Students may qualify for three types of grants including King College, federal, or state grants.
• Loans - Student loans are an important source of financial aid and are available to help meet expenses. Most loans have low interest rates with no interest accruing while the student is enrolled. Repayment for most loans begins after graduation or withdrawal from the college.

Students being considered for athletic and performing arts scholarships at King College may be excluded from institutional need-based scholarships due to limitations on scholarship aid as determined by the institution and various conference guidelines.

Applying for Financial Aid

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Get an early start on the financial aid process. 

If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options, FAFSA4caster is for you!  By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for Federal student aid. The Department of Education's FAFSA4caster 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.

When you're ready to apply for aid, you can easily transition from FAFSA4caster to FAFSA on the Web. Much of the information that you enter in the FAFSA4caster will populate your FAFSA on the Web application, making the experience of applying for federal student aid a lot easier.

High school seniors in their last semester of school must fill out a FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid.

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