Pierce Administration Building - Room 102
NIACC
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
641-422-4168 or
1-888-466-4222 ext. 4168
Fax: 641-422-4167

Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Title IV School Code: 001877
Priority Deadline for Campus Based Aid: March 1

Staff:
Mary Bloomingdale, Director
Rhonda Nesheim-Kauffman, Associate Director
Carla Alexander
Rhonda Groshens

Applying For Financial Aid

NIACC offers Free assistance in completing your FAFSA. For more information contact the NIACC Financial Management Advisor in the Admissions Office at 1-888-GO NIACC or 641-422-4417.

Step 1: Apply for Admission to NIACC. Contact the NIACC Admissions Office at 1-888- GO NIACC.

Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA is the starting point for all students to apply for Federal and State financial aid. FAFSA forms are available from the NIACC Financial Aid Office, your high school guidance offices, or you can apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list NIACC in Step Six of the application. NIACC’s Federal School Code is 001877.

Step 3: Submit your completed FAFSA

If you complete the paper version of the FAFSA, mail your application in the envelope provided in the instruction book. If you apply over the internet, you must send your signature page to the address provided on the signature page or send your electronic signature (PIN) over the internet. Award funds in many federal and state programs are limited. To be considered for these types of aid, your application must be received at the processing center by March 1. To be considered for the state programs for the 2007-2008 academic year, submit your application by July 1.

Step 4: Watch for a Student Aid Report (SAR) in your mail within 2-4 weeks from submitting your application.

By listing NIACC on your FAFSA form, the NIACC Financial Aid Office will automatically receive a copy of your SAR.

Step 5: The NIACC Financial Aid Office will begin processing your financial aid award and determine what you are eligible to receive.

Forward all requested forms and documentation to the NIACC Financial Aid Office. Once your aid has been processed, you will receive a financial aid Award Notification letter. You will need to sign this letter and return it to the NIACC Financial Aid Office.

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