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| Timeline For Incoming Freshmen | ||||
 Fall & Winter 1. Apply to Chaminade |
Fall & Winter 2. Follow Up: Send in All App Items |
Fall & Winter 3. Accepted? Automatic Merit Award |
Fall & Winter 4. Financial Aid Estimator |
Fall & Winter 5. Scholarships: Study Up, Talk it up |
| December 6. Scholarship Deadlines |
January 7. File Taxes |
February 8. Start FAFSA |
February 9.File FAFSA, Check FAFSA |
March 1 10.Chaminade Scholarship Deadline |
| March 11. Chaminade Award Letter Arrives |
Any Time 12. Make a Deposit, Make a Decision, Enroll |
Early Summer 13. Choose a Lender |
August 14. Chaminade Invoice Arrives |
August - October 15. Money is Disbursed |
Making Plans to Start Fall Term? Please note these are NOT FIRM DATES, only a recommended schedule for freshmen planning to enter fall term. You can actually start the process at any time. If you need help with the recommended dates for a spring term start, or you have any questions, please contact the financial aid office.
When: Anytime,
(recommended)
Fall & Winter
When: Any time, recommended Fall for starting the following Fall Term
Who: Future full-time freshmen
Start the process by completing your application for admission to Chaminade. We do not have a deadline for applications, we process applications throughout the year. Our online application can be completed in several sections.
To complete your application we have to receive records of your test scores, school transcripts, and a personal statement. Links:
» Online Application
» Checklist - Your Application File
When: As soon as possible after you apply
Be sure to get test scores and transcripts in.
When: As soon as possible after completing the application form.
Legwork & Emails: Get your school and the testing services to send transcripts and test scores directly to Chaminade admissions. We will also need a personal statement.
Double Check and Follow Up:
» Check your email inbox and your snail mailbox for messages from us
» Check your Chaminade file in WebAdvisor
» Application checklist
When: Automatically granted upon acceptance
When: Granted with Acceptance to Chaminade.
If you are accepted to Chaminade as an entering freshman, you will receive an automatic scholarship based on a good high school GPA.
| High School GPA | Amount per year |
| 3.50-4.00 | $6,000 |
| 3.00-3.49 | $5,500 |
» Freshman Merit Scholarships
» Hawai'i Freshman Merit Scholarships
» More Grants and Scholarships
When: Any Time
When: Any Time
Estimate Your Cost of School:
Our handy Financial Aid Estimator can give you a rough idea of your financial aid to come to Chaminade. Remember, this is just an estimate. You will need to file a FAFSA, and take additional steps, in order to get financial aid. Links:
» Estimator
» Tuition
» Budgets
When: Anytime,
(recommended)
Fall
When: October, November (or any time)
Study Up, Make a List of Scholarships: Look into all scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for. Do research on the web in your areas of interest. Talk to counselors and teachers for scholarship ideas. Keep these fine people in mind for letters of recommendation for scholarships. Make a list of the scholarships you would like to apply for, and start to work on them with deadlines in mind. Links to begin your research:
» Misc Chaminade Grants and Scholarships
» External Awards and Scholarships
Talk FAFSA with Your Parents: The talking point: make sure your parents know the importance of starting on their tax returns early, in January if possible when W2 forms are mailed, and getting the FAFSA filing done early as well, in February if possible. You'll need to get the FAFSA filed to get most types of scholarships and aid. » Filing a FAFSA
When:
December
When: As early as December 1
Many community scholarships have a deadline of December 1 (for the upcoming Fall Term enrollments.) Be aware of scholarship deadlines. Get your scholarship applications done early!
Our Policy to Maximize Your Scholarship Potential
Let our Financial Aid Office know about any such non-Chaminade scholarships you do receive. We are required by federal law to list these scholarships in your package. However, our policy is to avoid reducing any of our own grant assistance due to outside scholarship awards (unless mandated by federal regulations). If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
When: Anytime,
(recommended)
January
When: Late January
File Taxes
W2's arrive in January. Parents can now file taxes. The FAFSA can be started at any time.
Don't Delay the FAFSA Filing
Tips:
Remember, if your tax returns must be delayed, you can use estimated income amounts. If parents are not filing a return, known income amounts can be used. Contact us with your questions!
When: Anytime,
(recommended)
February
When: Early February
Our school code is 001605.
To start, you and your parent will each need a PIN, an electronic signature.
To get a pin, go to www.pin.ed.gov.
Then go to the FAFSA site, www.fafsa.ed.gov.
» About Filing a FAFSA. Recent changes have made the FAFSA somewhat easier to tackle. As a student, you may be able to fill out the form with your parent's tax information, and have them check it over and sign it.
When: Anytime,
(recommended)
February
When: February
Check FAFSA for errors
Be sure to enter your email address on the FAFSA form, and after you submit, watch your inbox for messages regarding your FAFSA. Also, three days after you hit "submit" and file the FAFSA, you can check the status of your FAFSA online on the FAFSA site. You can see if anything is incomplete or if additional steps need to be taken.
When does Chaminade get your FAFSA?
We will get our copy/report about a week after it has been submitted online.
When:
March
When: March 1 recommended, or as soon as possible afterwards, for Fall Term
March 1 is the priority deadline for applications for Chaminade scholarships and grants for Fall Term. Those that meet this deadline will be worked on first. But if you can’t meet that deadline then apply as soon as you can. Get your applications in early!
When:
March
When: Early March (for Fall Term)
What will your Chaminade award letter tell you?
First, you will find information about your budget, what your family is expected to contribute, your need analysis and the package.
» See Understanding your Award Part 1.
Second, you will find listed the types of aid you will receive, (scholarships, merit awards, work study, loans, etc.) as well as a list of steps to take next (such as filling out loan paperwork).
» See Understanding your Award Part 2.
With your Chaminade ID number, you can also access a copy of your award online in WebAdvisor.
When:
(recommended)
Winter, Spring, Early Summer
When: Spring, Summer for Fall Term
Deposit: If you have decided that Chaminade may be the school for you, to reserve your place, please make a deposit with Admissions.
Decision: Please let Admissions know when you have made your firm decision to attend Chaminade. There is some additional required paperwork (such as the health form) to complete, and if you are living on campus you will need to reserve your dorm.
Enroll: Enrollment is easy for your first semester: Our enrollment specialist will assemble your preferred course schedule as soon as we have your deposit.
When:
(recommended)
Spring,
Early Summer
When: Soon after you review your award letter and make a decision to come to Chaminade. For the best timing, no later than early summer, for fall term enrollment.
Before Borrowing, Educate Yourself About Loans:
» About Bank Loans
» Federal Loan Programs
» Lenders
» Alternative, Private Loans
If you are taking out a loan:
Choose a lender on a timely basis, no later than early summer, so that your funds will be on time for fall term.
Complete the Entrance Interview Form. Return it to the Chaminade Financial Aid Office. Complete all other paperwork that is required.
FYI: You can apply online for loans on the Chaminade site through Webadvisor.
When:
August
When: Early August for Fall Term
Our Chaminade Invoice will arrive BEFORE your financial aid is disbursed to your account. Your bill may show a large amount due, because aid you are eligible for cannot be disbursed until the start of school. To get a sense of what you will have to pay (if anything) compare your balance to the financial aid that you see on your award letter.
When:
Fall Term
When: Fall Term
If you’ve followed through on all the prior steps, your financial aid should be ready by the start of school. Federal regulations prohibit federal aid from being disbursed to students’ accounts any sooner than 10 days before the start of school. Chaminade begins disbursing all available aid as early as this so that students’ accounts are settled by the first day of classes. If you have more aid in your account than charges pending you will eventually receive a refund of your excess aid in the form of a paper check distributed at the Business Office window. Refunds are typically available beginning at the end of the first week of classes (IF your aid was in order and disbursed to your account before the start of school.) If not available during the end of the first week, your refund will be available at the earliest possible time according to policies set forth by the Business Office.
Good luck with your school year!
Remember, to get financial aid again next year, you will need to file the FAFSA again, and apply again for scholarships and loans.
