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Your Awards
The financial aid award letter shows the types of financial aid and amount of assistance you are expected to receive at Cleveland State for the academic year. If you need assistance with your award letter, stop by Cleveland State's Campus411 office, located in University Center, Room 162, or call 216.687.5411 or email campus411@csuohio.edu.
The following information will help you understand your award letter:
- Be sure to read all information carefully.
- Financial aid listed on your award letter may be provided by a combination of federal, University, state, and private sources. The amount of financial aid offered is determined by the information you supplied on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- The financial aid award letter lists financial aid for the academic year. Notify Cleveland State of receipt of additional aid or changes in family circumstances. Adjustments to the amounts offered could be made and a revised award letter sent to you. Contact Campus411 in University Center, Room 162, or call 216.687.5411 or email campus411@csuohio.edu.
- If you wish to reject a particular award, you may do so by crossing out the total award amount and initialing the change before signing the award letter and returning it to our office.
- The estimated cost of education is based on your degree program status (undergraduate, graduate or law) and housing plans as reported on the FAFSA, indicating where you will reside during the school year. Visit www.csuohio.edu/tuition for additional cost of education information.
- You are responsible for notifying Cleveland State of the source and dollar amount of any award you may receive which is not currently listed on the award letter. If additional sources of aid will be received, you must complete the "Other Aid" section on the back of the award letter before signing and returning it.
- Make sure you sign and complete applicable section(s).
- Sign and return your award letter to Cleveland State. Make a copy for your personal files.
- If you are a first-time Federal Stafford Loan borrower at Cleveland State, you must complete loan entrance counseling prior to receiving your first loan disbursement. You must also complete a Master Promissory Note.
Changes, Corrections or Special Circumstances
Corrections or changes to the information you originally submitted on your FAFSA may result in a revision to your financial aid award. If you have unusual circumstances (i.e. loss of job, death of parent, etc.) that were not reported on the FAFSA, or if your family's situation has changed since you completed your application, contact Campus411 in University Center, Room 162, or call 216.687.5411 or email campus411@csuohio.edu.
Payment of Your Tuition Charges and Disbursement of Student Aid
Your initial award is based on full-time enrollment or your actual credit hour enrollment at Cleveland State. Enrollment for financial aid purposes will be confirmed each term after the last day to drop classes. Changes in your enrollment status could affect your aid. Student financial aid is applied to your account to cover direct educational expenses. If the amount of financial aid you receive exceeds your tuition, fees and other direct educational expenses, a check for the credit balance will be issued to you by the Office of Treasury Services. You will receive a statement of your account from them as well. If you have a balance due after your aid has been applied to your account, you may wish to use one of the available payment options.
Financial aid can be used to cover tuition, required fees and residence hall charges. If you decline to authorize financial aid to cover miscellaneous charges to your account (e.g., parking, library fines, late fees), you are responsible for paying such charges independent of any financial aid received.