Apply for Financial Aid
Whether you enroll in our Cosmetology Program or Esthetics Program, at The Salon Professional Academy St. Louis we know that starting your career in the beauty industry can lead to a rewarding sense of professional and financial stability. However, we also know that getting started and applying for financial aid can be an overwhelming process.
We help take the stress out of this equation by helping you complete your financial aid paperwork! If you qualify for financial aid, we want to make sure you receive it by working with you every step of the way.
Financial aid is available for qualified students through the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about how financial aid works, please contact us below to schedule an in-person consultation with our Financial Aid department.
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WHAT IS FEDERAL STUDENT AID?
Federal student aid comes from the federal government – specifically, the U.S. Department of Education. It's money that helps a student pay for education expenses at a postsecondary school (e.g., college, vocational school, graduate school).
Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. The federal student typically comes in the form of:
- Federal Pell Grant – Grant money that usually doesn't have to be repaid. Most U.S. Department of Education grants are based on the student's financial need. For more information visit StudentAid.gov.
- Federal Work Study – Work study money is earned by a student through a job on or near campus while attending school and does not have to be repaid. The Salon Professional Academy does not participate in the FWS program
- Federal Student Loans – Loan money is borrowed money from the government that must be repaid with interest. For more information visit StudentAid.gov.
WHO GETS FEDERAL STUDENT AID?
Eligibility requirements for federal student aid include:
- Financial need
- Being a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
- Remaining in good standing on any federal student loans you have
- Being in or accepted for an eligible degree or certificate program
- Maintaining satisfactory academic progress
For more information on eligibility requirements visit StudentAid.gov.
HOW DO I GET FEDERAL STUDENT AID?
APPLY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Work with your financial aid officer to apply for Federal Student Aid and navigate essential steps to maximize your eligibility.
COMPLETE VERIFICATION
If you are selected for verification by the federal government, schedule time with your financial aid officer to complete the process.
FINANCIAL NEED & COSTS
Understand the financial need, the cost of attendance, and the net price calculator to determine how much it may cost you to attend.