An Overview

Some basic information regarding Financial Aid for the School of Professional and Adult Studies.

Student Eligibility

To receive student financial aid, there are various eligibility requirements that must be met. The student is required to:
--Have financial need
--Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
--Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student
--Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
--Have a valid Social Security Number
--Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
--Register for selective service, if required
--Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe an overpayment on a federal student grant 

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

1.Apply to Montreat College
2. Fill out and sign the statement of education purpose and non-default on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) yearly

When you have all of your Financial Aid paperwork in:

1. Pay your deposit
2. Talk to your advisor about forming a schedule.

Once the Financial Aid Office has all your paperwork and schedule, you will be awarded. Your aid will not disburse until after you start your classes. Be prepared to pay for books for your second course out of pocket. You may be reimbursed once financial aid is applied to your account.

Link to Applying and Renewing for aid here

Communication with Financial Aid

The most efficient method of contact for the financial aid office is email (spasfinancialaid@montreat.edu).  Please make sure we have your current email address to make sure you receive the best service from our office. Once you are a student, all official communication will go to your Montreat email address, and you will be responsible for checking it regularly.

Financial Need

Most students' financial aid funds are awarded based on financial need. The exceptions to this are unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
 

Your Account

Student Accounts (where all your funding will be deposited): 800-545-4656. To access your student account online, click here.

Please contact the Accounting Office with questions concerning:
--Account statements
--Balances owed
--Receiving funds from your account
--Receiving a receipt for company reimbursement
--Disbursements that have posted to your account
--Fees for additional courses you may need

VA Information

All questions regarding VA Payments should be made to Records and Registration at registrar@montreat.edu.

Associate, Bachelor's, Master's Program Information (SPAS)

Further information may be found here.