Common Financial Aid Questions

Will my parents' contribution be less if any of my brothers or sisters are also continuing their education beyond high school?

Generally speaking, yes.  Your parents' contribution might be lower if both parents are working, and about 50% lower if they are helping more than one of their children through college or career school at the same time.

My parents are divorced (separated).  Which parent should complete the financial aid application?

The parent who should complete the application is the one with whom you lived for the  longest period during the last 12 months.  If you didn't live with either parent, or lived with each parent for an equal number of days, the application should be filled out by the parent who provided the most support for you during the last 12 months.
"Support" means money for such things as housing, food, clothes, transportation, medical and dental care, and school costs.

If I have a guardian, is he or she supposed to file a financial aid application?

No. You are still considered a dependent student and your parents must provide their own financial information. A guardian is not considered a parent for federal student aid purposes. An adoptive parent, however, is considered a parent.

If I live with a grandparent should he or she file a financial aid application for me?

It depends on the situation, but usually not.  You should review the definition of "parents" in the financial aid office at the school you attend.  If you are simply living apart from your parents but they still support you, they should file the application for you.

Is a stepparent expected to complete the financial aid application even though they feel no responsibility to support my education?

Federal programs and Campbell require a stepparent's information to be included on the financial aid application.

What is "satisfactory academic progress?"

To remain eligible for financial aid at Campbell, you must make reasonable academic progress toward your degree.  Reasonable academic progress is a federal government requirement, and is measured by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, grade point average and the number of credit hours passed.

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