Application Plans and Deadlines Admission Plan
Information
Application Deadline
Early Action
Non-binding program. Apply on or before November 15 and you will be mailed an admission decision by mid-January.
November 15
Nursing Majors
All students interested in the nursing program must apply as a nursing major on or before November 15.
November 15
Regular Decision
Applicants who apply under the Regular Decision plan will be mailed an admission decision no later than mid-March.
February 15
January Admission
First-year and transfer students may apply for admission to begin in the second semester.
November 15 (priority date)
Visiting Campus Saint Anselm offers prospective students group information sessions, student-led campus tours, and personal interviews. While appointments are not necessary for campus tours, if we expect your visit, we can help you find the professors, classes, and activities you want to know about. To register for your visit, call 888-4ANSELM (888-426-7356) or 603641-7500. Go to www.anselm.edu/admission for a list of upcoming admission events.
Need-Based Aid covers all scholarship and grant money, including funds from Saint Anselm College as well as state and federal government grants and scholarships. This money is awarded as a gift and does not need to be repaid.
the tax information in a secure, electronic format. If you do not receive the submission instructions from the College Board by the middle of February, please contact them at 305-829-9793.
Financial Aid Students at Saint Anselm come from a wide variety of economic and social backgrounds, most of whom receive various types of financial assistance. Our financial aid program is designed to assist as many qualified students as possible, especially those who would be unable to attend Saint Anselm without such aid. Financial assistance, on the basis of merit and/or demonstrated need, is awarded as a supplement to the reasonable financial contribution made by you and your parents. We place financial aid into the following four categories, comprising a typical financial aid package. Types of Financial Aid Merit Aid in the form of presidential scholarships (up to $17,000) is offered to freshmen who display exemplary academic credentials. In addition, the college offers numerous merit scholarships which are fully described in our financial aid brochure. For further information on merit aid, contact the Office of Admission.
Loan Aid is a common part of students’ financial aid packages. Student loans generally hold low interest rates with longterm repayment options. The Federal Stafford Loan and Perkins Student Loan are the two most common. Employment Aid is offered through both federal and college-sponsored programs, providing a wide range of on-campus work for students. Students normally work between six and 15 hours per week at college jobs on campus. Students are paid every other week and use the money for personal expenses. How to Apply for Financial Aid Students who wish to be considered for financial assistance are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE online. As you complete each form, be sure to keep a copy for your own records. Saint Anselm must also receive signed copies of 2012 federal income tax returns and W-2s for both you and your parent(s). To make this process secure and user-friendly, Saint Anselm uses the College Board IDOC program. After completing the CSS Profile, the College Board IDOC program will email the tax submission instructions to the email used to register for the profile. The College Board will provide the Saint Anselm Office of Financial Aid with
Financial Aid Application Deadline for Freshmen March 15 Transfer Deadline June 1 Financial Aid Codes FAFSA 002587 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE 3748 Office of Financial Aid 603-641-7110 (Telephone) 603-656-6015 (Fax) financial_aid@anselm.edu
anselm.edu/financialaid
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