Paying for college is the furthest thing from fun. It’s unfathomable how expensive college is and all of the steps to go about getting financial aid are just tedious and confusing. The Clemson financial aid process can be a bit overwhelming, but if you follow these ten crucial pieces of advice, you should be well on your way to paying for your dream school!
The deadlines vary based on which document you’re submitting, but know that most of the financial aid materials need to be in by March 1st. This is the priority filing date for Clemson, so if you make sure to submit everything by then, you’re more likely to get aid, scholarships, or grants! If you miss the priority deadline, try to have everything in by June 1st at the latest.
The Clemson financial aid office is a great resource if you need more in-depth information about your own personal financial status, or if you have specific questions about your eligibility. You can call them at 864-656-2280, stop by the office in Sikes Hall, or send them an e-mail at finaid@clemson.edu if you need some extra guidance!
To be eligible for financial aid, Clemson asks that you submit the FAFSA by the March 1st deadline. You might be selected for verification once you do that, so be prepared! You also want to make sure you have all of your parents’ 2015 tax return and income information available, as well as your own.
This timeline is a great resource for instructions. The financial aid process has a lot to it and it can be challenging, so it’s really helpful that Clemson provides a detailed list of deadlines and forms needed!
Once your financial aid is determined, you should be able to view your award online! It will be available on your iROAR portal, where you’ll also want to accept any aid award you’re given.
You should expect a response from Clemson about your financial aid in April!
Once you make the decision that Clemson is the school for you, you’re going to have to send an admissions deposit of $200 to secure your spot.
A detailed breakdown of Clemson’s cost of attendance is available here.
If you’re an out-of-state student, Clemson is about $45,042/year. For in-state students, it’s about $25,160/year. An in-state student’s cost of attendance is broken down like this:
About 67% of undergrad students at Clemson get some form of financial aid. The average amount for that is about $8,684.
If you have extenuating circumstances (like a parent loses a job or there’s an illness in the family), you can file an appeal to have your financial aid and scholarship applications reviewed. More information about the appeal process can be found on their site here.
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