Financial Aid Handbook
Dear Financial Aid Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in Thomas Edison State University.
To be eligible for financial aid, you must be a current applicant or enrolled student in a degree granting program at Thomas Edison State University. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may access the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov. You must indicate Thomas Edison State University’s Federal School Code of 011648 on the FAFSA. If you received a Renewal Notice FAFSA, you may use that form in lieu of the initial FAFSA. Again, please remember it is very important to list the University’s Federal School Code on your application.
After submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA submission summary from the U.S. Department of Education. As soon as you receive this summary, review it for accuracy. Federal financial aid is awarded only for enrollment in Thomas Edison State University Guided Study or online courses. Financial aid will not be awarded for TECEP® examinations, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or e-Pack®. You should be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per term to help maximize your award.
Read the remainder of the enclosed material to be aware of all deadlines and requirements for financial aid eligibility and review the financial aid process checklist on the next page of this handbook.
Requests for financial aid will not be considered until any requested forms have been received by the University’s Office of Financial Aid. Once these forms are received, your file will be reviewed. If additional documents are required, you will be notified by email or U.S. mail. Once the review process is complete, you will be sent an award notification email that directs you to log in to myEdison® to review your eligibility for grants and loans. Please note you must also& be a current applicant or enrolled student at Thomas Edison State University in order for the University to process your financial aid application.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact the University at (609) 777-5680 or via email at finaid@tesu.edu.
I wish you the best in your studies at Thomas Edison State University.
Sincerely,
James Owens
Director of Financial Aid