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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to attend Mesa State
College?
How will I meet these costs?
- There are two basic sources for payment of expenses:
1. Personal/Family income and resources.
2. Financial aid (including grants, scholarships, loans, on-campus
employment and other assistance)
Proper planning and favorable circumstances may have made it possible
for you and your family to meet all or most of the costs of college.
When personal and family resources are not enough to pay these
expenses, you are eligible for financial assistance to help meet
your "need".
How do I apply for financial aid?
- Visit our Financial aid steps page.
- You can pick up a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form your High School counselor, or at any college Financial aid
office.
- You can also apply online.
How is financial aid determined?
- Financial Aid at Mesa State College is determined by a process
used at most colleges and universities to estimate what you and
your family can afford to pay for college. One general system
is used to treat everyone fairly and equally.
- The information supplied on the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is processed by the Federal Processor to review
family size, taxes and other costs and income, to decide what
the expected family contribution (EFC) should be.
- To determine your financial need, your expected family contribution
is subtracted from your college expense budget. If you have financial
need determined by this process, you are eligible for student
financial aid.
How Do I Apply for Scholarships?
- Your first semester at Mesa State College, institutional scholarships
are awarded through the Office of Admission. Your admission application
is also your scholarship application.
- Continuing students apply for institutional scholarships through
the Office of Financial Aid or the school of their major.
- All scholarships awarded will be integrated with other financial
aid awards to determine the total aid "package" for
each student within regulatory limits.
- For more information visit our Scholarship
page.
When will I receive my money?
- Fall and Spring disbursements are ready for students to pick
up two days prior to the first day of class.
- Summer disbursements are available on the first day of class.
- For student loans, please visit our "Loan
Disbursement" page.
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
- Yes – You must complete the FAFSA every year in order to
receive aid. New applications are available on January 1st of
every year.
How do I transfer to Mesa State College?
- Be sure Mesa State College is listed on your student aid report
(FAFSA). If it is not, call the Federal Processor at (800) 433-3243
and add our Title IV school code (001358).
- For more information visit our, Tips
for Transfer Students page.
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