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 financial aid budget does not 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.
The Federal Government has a new website to assist students manage their money. The web address is www.mymoney.gov. You can also get a "My Money" tool kit that has helpful publications on savings, investing and protecting your money.
Request our Outside Scholarship Search brochure to help identify possible outside scholarships that you may qualify to receive. You can email 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, 2010. Make sure you list Bastyr University school code 016059. Submit the completed FAFSA to the federal processor. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Complete the Bastyr University Financial Aid Application which can be printed from the Bastyr University web site 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.
