Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the estimated cost of attendance budget include?

2. What does full-time, 3/4-tme, and half-time mean?

3. I have a bachelor's degree. Am I considered a graduate student?

4. I am not a full-time student this term. Am I still eligible for financial aid?

5. I am not admitted to a degree or certificate program. Can I get aid?

6. Are non-citizens eligible for financial aid?

7. I am admitted to a degree program at the University beginning in fall. Can I receive financial aid for classes during the summer term before the fall semester begins?

8. I am admitted into a teacher certification program.  Am I eligible for financial aid?

9. I am admitted into a second undergraduate degree program. Am I eligible for financial aid?

10. Why must I provide my parents' information on the FAFSA?

11. My (or my parents') circumstances are going to change. Do I enter what is true now or what will be true on the FAFSA?

12. My parents have not filed their tax return yet.  Can they estimate their income?

13. My parents are divorced. Which parent should complete the FAFSA?

14. What do I do if I made a mistake on the FAFSA and want to make corrections?

15. I have a trust fund that I cannot touch until I am 21 years old.  Do I report it on the FAFSA?

16. Is there any special funding for students in the health professions?

17. What happens if I increase my credit hours after the end of the drop/add period? Will I receive more aid?

18. I plan to attend Summer term. can I use my financial aid awards?

19. I plan to participate in a study abroad program. Can I receive financial aid?

20. I would like to take a class at another university/community college while I am attending ECU. Can I receive financial aid?

21. I have been readmitted to the university under the Forgiveness Policy.  Can I receive financial aid?