Why File for Aid?

The first step. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is where you begin. The FAFSA is available beginning January 1 of each year. You can apply directly online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or submit an FAFSA paper form, available at your high school, local library, or by calling 1-800-4-FED-Aid.

The gateway to aid. Your responses on the FAFSA to various income and asset questions are calculated by a federal office, using a formula that takes into account such things as family size, income, the number attending college, and assets (excluding items such as retirement plans and value of primary residence) to develop your expected family contribution (EFC). We then analyze the ensuing Student Aid Report in developing a financial aid package for you to narrow the gap between the total cost of attending John Carroll University and your EFC.

What you need to know about your EFC. Your expected family contribution does not change, regardless of the cost of the school you choose to attend or whether that school is private or public.

Don’t miss out. Some families believe their income will be too high to be eligible for financial aid. This is often not the case. Eighty-seven percent of the students at John Carroll receive financial assistance.

Don’t Go it Alone. John Carroll offers step-by-step workshops to help families complete the FAFSA and progress through the financial aid process. Our aid staff is also available for private appointments if you need more individualized support. For more information, call us at 216-397-4294 or toll-free at 888-335-6800.