How to Apply

Applying for financial aid at AIC has never been easier!

The first step in the process is to complete "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" as soon as possible after January 1, 2009. The FAFSA form is available from your high school guidance office or from the College.

Better yet, you might want to apply electronically by accessing the U.S. Department of Education's FAFSA on the Web. AIC's School Code for the FAFSA is 002114.

Once the FAFSA is processed by the U.S. Department of Education, the results will be sent electronically to AIC's Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office will then review your application!

Please note that the FAFSA must be received by AIC by May 1, 2009 in order to receive priority consideration for aid. Since the processing by the government can take several weeks, we strongly suggest that the FAFSA be submitted no later than April 1, 2009. Evaluation of late applications will continue with awards being made on a funds available basis.

In addition, all students and parents of dependent students must submit a signed copy of their 2008 Federal Income Tax Return once it has been filed. Include all pages and schedules. Families who receive nontaxable income (Social Security, Welfare, Child Support, etc) must supply proof of their nontaxable income. A "tentative" financial aid award will be made if the parents and/or student have not yet submitted the tax return copies. The award will be "finalized" once tax returns are received and verified against the FAFSA information.

Students and parents may be required to provide additional information upon request.

All freshman and transfer students must be accepted for Admission to AIC before aid eligibility is determined and an award is made. Financial need has no bearing on the admission of any student to the College.