Financial Aid

FAFSA

studentaid.gov - To ask questions to the Department of Education or complete your FAFSA
studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch - To apply for a Federal Student Aid Identification to sign your FAFSA

Capital Quick Links

Direct Stafford Facts
Plus Loans
Alternative Loans
Nursing Loan
Work-Study
Special Circumstances/Verification
Exit Counseling

Capital Scholarships

First Year Student Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
International Scholarships  

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

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StudentAid.gov

 

If you have any questions regarding the links above or your Financial Aid Award, please visit or office on the first floor of Yochum Hall or call us at 614-236-6511 (or toll free: 1-866-544-6175)

There are a number of payment strategies for meeting your remaining costs at Capital, including:

• Capital Pay Plan– Interest-free monthly payment option.
• Twice-a-Year Option – You can split your cost in half and pay in two installments before the start of each semester.
• Direct Parent PLUS Loan – Borrowing additional funds with a fixed interest rate and no collateral.
• Alternative Educational Loans – Financial institutions also provide student loans. Payment on most can be deferred until after college graduation.
• Combination of Plans – Many students choose to combine payment plans.

Here’s what you need to do to apply for financial aid. Keep in mind filing early will generally provide you with the greatest access to all types of financial assistance. Look over our timeline for applications and decisions to know when you need to start planning your college finances.

1. Apply for an FSA ID online with the U.S. Department of Education.  This will be used to complete all federally related steps in the financial aid process, including the FAFSA and accessing loan history once you have graduated.
   
   
2. Complete the FAFSA online before March 1 to be considered for all federal, state and Capital University assistance.
   
   
3. Once we get the results of your FAFSA, we review the information and determine if we must complete the Verification Process. If additional documentation is needed. we will contact you both by mail and by e-mail.  Make sure you respond quickly to ensure your aid is available for the upcoming term.
   
   
4. Complete Entrance Counseling for Federal Loans
   Students receiving Federal Direct loans must complete loan entrance counseling online to ensure that you understand the conditions of your loan before you accept the funds.
   Not only is this step required by the Department of Education, but we believe it is an essential step in understanding what it means to be a student loan borrower.  This process only needs to be completed once and thoroughly helps you assess your need for student loans.
   
   
5. Sign a Master Promissory Note if you are a first time Federal Direct loan borrower. This Note is your pledge to repay your student loans.
   
   • If you have a Federal Direct loan, you can electronically sign the Master Promissory Note at StudentAid.gov.
    

Net Price Calculator 

You provide us with basic information about you and your family. We generate an estimated aid award for you. You finish with a pretty good idea of what your net cost can be for your first year at Capital.

Please note the data in the net price calculator reflect institutional aid awarded in previous years. The new data that informs institutional aid awarded in this year will be updated later this fall. If you have questions about your financial award, the net price calculator or anything else related to admission, financial aid or affording Capital, please contact your admission counselor.

Get started with the Net Price Calculator now.

Helpful Hints

Apply early. You will find that there are more opportunities available when you begin the process early. Check out our Financial Aid Timeline for the full scoop.

If you or your family have any financial circumstances that the FAFSA did not consider, please file the FAFSA and then let us know about your special circumstances.

Look for third-party scholarships. From your hometown Kiwanis Club to your dad’s company, many institutions unconnected with Capital or the government offer scholarships to college students. Ask your high school guidance counselor for ideas on where to look.

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For more information, visit the US Department of Education’s Student Aid website and Frequently Asked Questions.