• Retain photocopies of all forms and documents you submit to government agencies or Wagner College and keep them in a cumulative financial aid file.
  • Always include the student's name and Wagner College ID number on all correspondence.
  • Be sure all forms are complete before you submit them.
  • Read and respond immediately to all correspondence pertaining to your financial aid.
  • Call or visit the Office of Financial Aid with any questions or concerns you may have.
  • Always get the name of the person you speak to at Wagner or outside agencies.
  • Keep the Office of Financial Aid informed of any changes to your family's financial situation.
  • Notify Financial Aid of any scholarships/grants received by outside sources.
  • Loan borrowers must notify Financial Aid, lenders, and guarantee agencies of changes in name, address, telephone number or enrollment status.
  • Financial aid programs are constantly changing - so keep in touch with your Office of Financial Aid to stay informed.



Common FAFSA errors

  • Failing to sign your FAFSA using your PIN or not submitting your signature page.
  • Failing to have your parent sign your FAFSA using his/her PIN or not submitting the signature page.
  • Females skip the question "Are you male?".  Skipping this question results in a Selective Service flag that must be resolved.
  • Entering parents' income information under the student's section.
  • Entering the student's income information under the parents' section.
  • Submitting incorrect income/tax information.

 
For specific Financial Aid questions, use the links back to Wagner's Financial Aid section on the left, or call the office at 718.390.3183