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Financial Assistance is federal student aid for students enrolled in eligible programs at
participating schools. The federal aid is only for vocational students and covers school expenses (tuition and fees), room and board, books and supplies, and
transportation. Most federal aid is need based.
To apply for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA online can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov
(BIR’s school code is 034483). You may apply for financial aid even if you have not yet been admitted to BIR.
Learn more about how to apply.
What Type of Aid is Available?
A student’s federal financial aid award will typically consist of the following:
Who Receives Federal Student Aid?
Eligibility is determined by the information you provide on the FAFSA. To meet the
basic eligibility requirements you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Be working toward a certificate program
- Demonstrate financial need
If you are a dependent student, additional family financial information will be required.
For further inquiry into BIR's financial assistance please visit our FAQ's page.
Useful Websites
The following websites contain information on financial aid.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education provides information on student financial assistance programs
www.finaid.org
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of financial aid and the financial aid process
www.fastweb.com
A reliable free scholarship search
www.dlssonline.com
Direct Student Loans online
www.nslds.ed.gov
The National Student Loan Data System is the U.S. Department of Education’s central data base for student aid
www.dlenote.ed.gov
Direct Loan Program electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN) information
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