Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Scholarships
Loans
Work Study
Other Sources
Grants
Pell Grants
The Pell Grant program is a federal entitlement program authorized by the
Education Amendments of 1972. Eligibility is determined from data provided on
the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Receive information about
Pell Grants from your high school counselor or the GSC Financial Aid Office.
The Federal School Code for GSC #006494.
Ohio Instructional Grants
The Ohio Instructional Grant Program provides tuition assistance to Ohio
residents enrolled in institutions of higher education. Grants are based on
family income and information reported on the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Information about the program may be obtained from your
high school counselor or from the GSC Financial Aid Office.
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Scholarships
The GSC
Financial Aid Scholarship Form is required of any student who wishes to
be considered for internal scholarships. Students entering the College in
August (fall semester) should submit the form by June; December is the deadline
for January (spring semester) entry students. There are a number of
scholarships available -- the descriptions and requirements are available in
the
College Catalog.
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Loans
Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan
A federally financed and subsidized student loan made on the basis of the
student’s financial need and other specific eligibility requirements. The
federal government does not charge interest on these loans while borrowers are
enrolled at least half-time.
Consideration requires the filing of the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan
A federally financed student loan made to students meeting specific eligibility
requirements. Interest is charged throughout the life of the loan. The borrower
may choose to pay the interest charged on the loan or allow the interest to be
capitalized (added to the principal).
Federal PLUS Loans
Parents of dependent students can borrow PLUS loans to pay for their children’s
education. Parents are responsible for all interest charges. Parents must begin
paying on the fully disbursed loan after 45 to 60 days.
Alternative Loan Programs
The Financial Aid office can provide information on alternative loans.
Schmidlapp Foundation Loans
A limited number of Schmidlapp loans are available to women with documented
financial need.
Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP)
NEALP is a
loan to provide financial assistance to Ohio residents enrolled in an approved
nursing education program.
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Work Study
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Work Study Program
The Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Work Study Program
provides students the opportunity to earn income/tuition credit as assistants
in the skills lab, library, or media center, or as science tutors.
Application for Work Study
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Payment Plan
This service is available to students who wish to pay tuition on a monthly
budget plan.
Other Sources of Financial Aid
Veterans
Administration
Approved for training of veterans
Local service clubs, churches, labor unions, companies, etc. offer grants and
scholarships for college students. Also, search
FinAid as a starting point for additional aid.
Ohio Board Of Regents
State Grants and Scholarships (SGS) administers a variety of grant and scholarship programs to aid students as they pursue higher education.
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