Graduate Student Application Process

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For Graduate and Professional Students

Federal Educational Loan Program (FELP)

Stafford Loan Borrowing limits
Subsidized/Unsubsidized	$8,500
Additional Unsubsidized	$12,000
Total	$20,500
Maximum Lifetime Borrowing	$138,500

Interest Rates: An annual variable rate adjusted each July 1, based on the 91-day Treasury Bill +1.7% while in-school, grace, and deferment periods, and +2.3% while in repayment not to exceed 8.25%.

In-School Deferments are possible for both Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans. Deferments must be completed each semester. For further information and deferment forms, the student should contact his/her lender.

What do I need to Do to be Eligible for Federal Educational Loan Programs?

File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA takes 4-6 weeks to process. You will receive from the Federal Processor a Student Aid Report (SAR). After confirming the information on the SAR return the accurate and signed form to the Financial Aid Office.
Electronic Processing- Fordham's electronic loan processing is the quickest and most efficient way to obtain a Stafford loan. If your lender participates in NYS Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), loan proceeds are transferred electronically directly to the University to be applied to your student account. If you plan to borrow, please complete a loan request worksheet at the Financial Aid office. You will receive an application pre-certified by Fordham directly from your guarantor. Follow the instructions provided with the application.
A student must have at least part time status to be eligible to receive Stafford loans. Registration for 6 or more credits or your Department's certification of at least half-time status satisfies this requirement.
Complete an Entrance/Exit interview form at the Financial Aid Office.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Range of Possible TAP Grants for Graduate Students is $75.00 - $550.00
For New York State residents only, New York State Higher Education Service Corporation (NYSHESC) determines TAP award based on NYS net taxable income and dependency status. The student will receive an award certificate from NYSHESC. Fordham University must be listed on award certificate. If Fordham University is not listed on the certificate, a TAP change form must be completed.

What do I need to do in order to be considered for TAP?

File a FAFSA.
If you are a NYS resident and listed at least one NYS school on your FAFSA, a separate Express TAP Application (ETA) will be sent to you directly from NYSHESC.

Important Telephone Numbers

Fordham Financial Aid - Rose Hill (718) 817-3800
Fordham Financial Aid - Lincoln Center (212) 636-6700
FAFSA / SAR (800) 4-FED-AID
TAP / NYSHESC (518) 474-5642

Financial Aid Codes

FAFSA
- 002722 All Graduate Schools
TAP
- 5580 Law School
- 5042 Business Admin. - Graduate
- 5040 All other Graduate.

For further Financial Aid Information or for information on University based Scholarships and Fellowships, the student should contact his/her respective Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Office.

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