There are a number of things prospective students can do to help themselves prepare financially to meet their educational costs. These include:
Reduce consumer debt. The university financial aid budget is adequate for single students in shared housing (average rent of $650 per month). The budget does not, however, provide funds for students to carry substantial consumer debt. If you have credit card debt or other consumer obligations, you will do better financially if you are able to eliminate or reduce these obligations before you begin at Bastyr.
If at all possible, have some funding set aside for emergencies. If you have savings, work with the financial aid advising staff to determine how best to plan for the use of your funds in conjunction with available financial aid.
Check out the federal government's new website (www.mymoney.gov) to help students manage their money. You also can get a "My Money" tool kit that has helpful publications on savings, investing and protecting your money.
Request our Outside Scholarship Search brochure by e-mailing us at fawork@bastyr.edu to request a copy
Financial Aid Checklist
To request the Bastyr University financial aid packet, contact the Financial Aid Office at (425) 602-3329.
To be considered for financial aid:
Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available January 1, 2009. Make sure you list Bastyr University school code 016059. Submit the completed FAFSA to the federal processor. You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Complete the Bastyr University Financial Aid Application which can be printed from the Bastyr University website and send it to: Office of Financial Aid, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.
If you have any questions, contact Sheila Arias, Financial Aid Advisor at (425) 602-3407 or fawork@bastyr.edu.
