New students
+Step 1 (Complete as soon as possible, by March 1)
+Step 2 (Complete by April 1)
You'll receive the Financial Aid notification by postal mail. It will also be available on your admission portal.
- If the FAFSA has been selected for a verification review (see below) the offer will be an estimate of eligibility. A final aid notification will be sent once the verification process has been completed.
If requested by Financial Aid, submit the following verification documents no later than April 1:
- Official tax data from the IRS for both the student and parent(s). Request Tax Transcripts from the IRS (for both student and parent(s))
- Copies of all W2s (or K-1's, Schedule C) for the student and parent(s).
- Verification Statements.
- Any other documents listed on the "pink sheet" sent with your aid notification.
+Step 3 (Complete by August 1)
1. Complete the next steps for Direct and Parent PLUS Loans after May 1st but before July 15th, if applicable.
For Federal Direct Student Loans:
- Log on to PRISM and accept Federal Direct Student Loans
- Log in to studentaid.gov and complete the Entrance Counseling
- Log in to studentaid.gov and complete the Loan Agreement for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan (MPN)
- Our school is listed as "ST MARY'S COLLEGE" on the list of schools. Our school code is 001836.
For Parent PLUS loans:
- Log in to studentaid.gov, complete the application and submit
- Log in to studentaid.gov and complete the Loan Agreement for Parent PLUS Loan (MPN)
2. Notify Student Financial Services of any other aid the student will receive, if applicable. This can be done via email at sfs@saintmarys.edu or through the student's portal once enrolled.
3. The student will receive the bill for fall semester in July via email to her SMC email account.
- Make payment arrangements for any remaining balance.
- Note: This bill is for the fall semester only and does not incorporate spring charges/aid.
4. If needed, sign up for the payment plan by August 1. It is to your advantage to complete paperwork for all loans and aid (e.g., 529 plans, etc.) before signing up for a payment plan.
+Step 4 (Start this process in the summer if you want a job in the Fall.)
Take steps to secure student employment if you intend to have an on-campus job.
Available job positions are posted throughout the summer as the supervisors start searching for student workers. Job postings continue to be updated throughout the year. Get all the details on our Student Employment website.
IMPORTANT: Remember that if you plan to work on campus, you will need to bring original identification documents for the I-9. Screenshots of documents are not acceptable.
+Step 5 (Complete by December 31)
Statement notifications for the spring semester are sent in December.
- Make payment arrangements for any balance by January 1.
Returning Students
+Step 1 (Complete as soon as possible, by March 1)
+Step 2 (Complete by April 1)
If requested by Financial Aid, submit the following verification documents no later than April 1:
- Official tax data from the IRS for both the student and parent(s). Request Tax Transcripts from the IRS (for both student and parent(s).
- Copies of all W2s (or K-1's, Schedule C) for the student and parent(s).
- Verification Statements
- Log into your Financial Aid portal page to learn what documents have been requested from you.
+Step 3 (Complete by August 1)
1. Aid notifications will be sent beginning in April.
2. Submit the Financial Aid Thank You form.
3. Log into your Financial Aid portal page to accept or decline the Federal Student Loans by August 1.
4. If needed, parent should apply for Direct Parent PLUS Loans after May 1st but before August 1st.
5. Notify Student Financial Services of any other aid the student will receive, if applicable.
6. The student will receive a statement notification for fall semester in July via email to her SMC email account.
- Make payment arrangements for any remaining balance.
- Note: This bill is for the fall semester only and does not incorporate spring charges/aid.
7. If needed, sign up for the payment plan by August 1. It is to your advantage to complete paperwork for all loans and aid (e.g., 529 plans) before signing up for the payment plan.
+Step 4 (Complete as soon as possible)
Take steps to secure student employment if you intend to have an on-campus job.
Available job positions are posted throughout the summer as the supervisors start searching for student workers. Job postings continue to be updated throughout the year. Get all the details on our Student Employment website.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to work on campus, you will need to have certain original documents to complete payroll/employment information. Please review the acceptable documents listed on the I-9 form.
+Step 5 (Complete by December 31)
Receive the bill for spring semester in December.
- Make payment arrangements for any balance by January 1.
International Students
+Step 1 (Complete as soon as possible, by March 1)
+Step 2 (Complete by May 1)
1. Receive the admission decision along with the financial aid notification
2. Submit the $400 enrollment deposit
3. Receive Form I-20 (Certification of Eligibility) from Saint Mary’s College so you can begin applying for a visa
+Step 3 (Complete by August 1)
If needed, sign up for the payment plan in August
The student will receive the bill for fall semester in July via email to her SMC email account
- Make payment arrangements for any remaining balance.
- Note: This bill is for the fall semester only and does not incorporate spring charges/aid
+Step 4 (Complete by August 30)
Take steps to secure student employment if you intend to have an on-campus job.
Available job positions are posted on or before August 1. Job postings continue to be updated throughout the year. Get all the details on our Student Employment website.
You must be eligible to work in the United States and present work authorization documentation.
+Step 5 (Complete by December 31)
Statement notifications for the spring semester are sent in December.
- Make payment arrangements for any balance by January 1.
