Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment Online Services Note: Inclusion of a link to an organization does not constitute endorsement or approval of said organization or its views by The University of Akron, or the Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment at The University of Akron. Users should use their own judgment regarding the usefulness, efficacy, value, other benefit or lack thereof of services listed on this page.
Directions: Click on the dark blue titles of the online services web sites described below to visit that web site.
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FAFSA On the Web -- You will use this site to electronically enter the information for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Generally, using FAFSA on the Web can reduce processing time to only 2-3 weeks! Remember that if you (and your parent if you are a dependent student) do not have a PIN number (see above), you may still use this service by printing up a signature page, signing it and mailing it to the federal processor per the directions given through the site.
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FAFSA PIN Registration -- You will use this site to electronically enter the information for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Generally, using FAFSA on the Web can reduce processing time to only 2-3 weeks! Remember that if you (and your parent if you are a dependent student) do not have a PIN number (see above), you may still use this service by printing up a signature page, signing it and mailing it to the federal processor per the directions given through the site.
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Great Lakes Fastloans (TM) Online Student Loan Application Page -- This page allows you to:
-Sign the MPN Electronically saving valuable processing time!
-Print a copy of their MPN locally for their files!
NOTE: To Use this service you must have a PIN issued from the US Department of Education. You can get this PIN by using "PIN Registration" link immediately above this one!
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University of Akron Office of Undergraduate Admissions -- If you haven't applied for admission to The University of Akron, this link will allow you to fill out an on-line application for undergraduate admission.
NOTE: You do not have to wait to be admitted to UA to apply for aid. if you are not currently admitted, you should save time and complete both processes simultaneously, with the understanding that you will not actually receive aid until you ARE admitted to the University of Akron.
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Selective Service System -- This service allows you to look up a man's Selective Service number, as well as the date he registered. Only registrations of men born on or after Janurary 1, 1960, can be verified through this system. Students may also register with selective service through this web site.
NOTE: A print out of your selective service number and date of registration from this site is an acceptable substitute for a photocopy of the selective service card in completion of verification Form 10.
(Note: Women are not currently required to register with the Selective Service System).
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Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation -- Find information about your student loan applications and amounts borrowed through IBIS (Internet Borrower Information System) and much more through the home page of Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation.
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GLHEC PLUS Pre-Approval -- PLUS loan pre-approval is just a few key strokes away at this site provided by Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation. If before you apply, you require more information about the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, click on the button marked "PLUS Loan" above, or contact our office for more information.
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Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) -- OBR provides vital student information regarding such programs as the Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG), Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, and Nursing Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP).
This site is a must visit for students who are Ohio Residents.
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VitalChek Network -- This service provides information on receiving birth and death certificates from all 50 states. Listing of this link at this site does not constitute an endorsement by The University of Akron or its Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment. All transactions on this site are the responsibility of the individual user.
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The Ohio Tuition Trust Authority (College Advantage) -- This state agency offers numerous savings plans for parents and families to ensure the educational future of their children.
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