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How do I apply?
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For all federal financial aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA on the Web is a free U.S. Department of Education Web site where students can complete an Online FAFSA. The school code for Western University of Health Sciences is 024827. In order to complete an electronic application or make corrections via the web, students will need a Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN). Students may request a PIN at the Department of Eduation's PIN Registartion web site. All students are encouraged to file electronically to minimize processing time.
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What is a PIN?
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A PIN is your Personal Identification Number (PIN), which serves as your identifier to let you access personal information in various US Department of Education systems and some lender systems. Because your PIN is your electronic signature, you should not give it to anyone.
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Is parental information needed for the FAFSA?
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Students entering Western University are considered independent. Therefore parental information is optional but may be required for some scholarships.
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How to confirm student's FAFSA is complete and the School has received it?
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Students will receive a confirmation number upon completion of FAFSA online. We suggest students print a copy for their records. If the WesternU school code is included on the list of schools the student plans to attend, a copy of the FAFSA data will be electronically sent to each of the schools identified.
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If I filed my FAFSA online and did not use my PIN number, how many days do I have to mail the signature page to Department of Education?
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The Central Processing Center (CPS) will hold your electronic information for 14 days only. The electronic results will not be transmitted to WesternU, until the signature page is obtained at CPS. Student(s) prompt response is necessary to complete the FAFSA process.
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Who has access to the information on the FAFSA?
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The Financial Aid Office at WesternU has access to your financial information. All information is kept confidential between student and aid administrator.
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FAQs: Application and FAFSAHere you will find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Answers to FAQs about financial aid processing and special circumstances that affect financial aid awards can be found on other pages linked to this area.
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