Financing Your Education

For students entering as
Freshmen, Main Campus

Financial aid is available to help pay for your instructional and general fees, nonresident fees (if applicable), room, meals, books, transportation and personal expenses. Currently, 70% of all BGSU students receive some type of financial assistance.

To be considered for need-based aid, you must be an admitted student AND file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list BGSU's school code: 003018.

There are four types of financial aid

Scholarships

BGSU awards an average of 5,800 scholarships totaling approximately $20 million each year
Scholarships are considered gift aid and generally do not require repayment
Awards are based on attributes such as academic achievement, service and talent
Deadline to apply for scholarship consideration is January 15, 2010

Grants

Grants are need based and do not require repayment
Federal and state grants are limited to lower income students

Loans

Student loans must be repaid
Federal Direct Student Loan for Undergraduate Students is available to help parents meet educational costs

Employment

BGSU employs approximately 4,500 students on campus throughout the year
Student employees work an average of 10-15 hours per week
Students earn at least $7.30 per hour

Financial aid deadlines – Don't be left out

November 13, 2009: Application for admission and credentials deadline (including official ACT or SAT test results) for all applicants who wish to be considered for an Alumni Laureate Scholarship. Alumni Laureate application must be on file in office of Alumni Affairs by 5 PM, November 13.
December 2009: 2010-11 FAFSA form is available in high schools and online. Complete and file as soon as possible after January 1, 2010. Use estimated income data if tax information is not yet available. BGSU provides an online FASFA tutorial for students and their families.
Scholarship Deadline Extended: The Office of Admissions has extended the deadline to be considered for academic scholarships beyond our published date of January 15, 2010. As funds remain available, any student who is admitted and meets scholarship requirements will automatically receive a renewable freshman academic scholarship. Note: the Alumni Laureate Scholarship deadline was November 13, 2009.
March 1, 2010: To be considered for maximum financial aid for the upcoming school year, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this date.
April 2010: Award letters sent to all entering BGSU freshman students offered financial aid.
May 1, 2010: Scholarship application deadline for BGSU Firelands students.