Hampshire College

Students must reapply for financial aid each year. Renewal application information is sent to the homes of renewal students in January. Students who never received aid but now believe they need it may apply by completing the following forms. We recommend that students apply for aid even if they anticipate taking a leave in the fall. That way all of the paperwork is in order in the event they change their minds about enrollment; or to complete the spring application early so they don’t have to worry about it while on leave in the fall. If you apply for the fall, your decision will be for the entire year. Students who are on leave or not on aid in the fall must meet the spring deadline.

 

Your complete application ensures consideration for all forms of financial aid available through Hampshire College including grants, loans, and employment opportunities. You must do these forms even if you are only interested in work-study eligibility.

• June 1 - deadline for full funding.
• June 2 - August 15 - late applications accepted but full funding not available.

You and your parents must complete ALL of the following forms. Remember that different forms are submitted to different places and you must allow for sufficient mail and processing time to meet deadlines. We strongly suggest that you keep a copy of everything you submit. The deadline refers to receipt of the processed and complete forms, not the postmark date. 

It is important for students to use the same name and correct Social Security number on all application materials. Also, the name used must match the name on the Social Security card. Please put the student's name on the top of each form submitted to our office.

1. PROFILE Application

• This is the major document used to determine your eligibility for Hampshire funds.
• Available online at http://www.collegeboard.com/
• There is a fee for this form.
• Two-step process -- Register and Apply.
• Register early to get password mentioned in item 2 below. Hampshire's code is 3447.
• Complete the PROFILE Application online as soon as possible using estimates if necessary.
• If your biological or adoptive parents are not together, the parent with whom you reside completes the PROFILE. See below for information on the other parent.
• You will receive an acknowledgement when the PROFILE has been submitted.

2. Noncustodial PROFILE

• This is another major document used to determine your eligibility for Hampshire funds.
• There is a fee for processing this form.
• Both PROFILEs are required to complete your aid application.
• Available online at ncprofile.collegeboard.com using the password obtained from registering above. Registration must be completed to obtain the password. Noncustodial parent will be instructed to change the password immediately to ensure the security of the information.
• Noncustodial parent completes the form online as soon as possible using estimates if necessary.

3. 2007 IRS 1040 Tax Returns

• Each parent must submit a SIGNED copy of all pages, schedules and W2's.
• Each student must submit a SIGNED copy of all pages, schedules and W2's.
• Students not required to file a return, must provide a notarized statement of income and can download a form to use here.
• Unsigned returns are not acceptable.
•  Telefiles should be signed somewhere on the form.

4. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

• This form determines your eligibility for federal aid.
• There is no fee for this form.
• Available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• Hampshire's code is 004661.
• You and your parents complete and submit this form to the Federal Aid Processor. If your biological or adoptive parents are not together, the parent with whom you reside completes this form.
• We recommend the online version because it is faster.
• You can sign electronically if you and your parents have separate pin numbers. If not, print, sign and send in the signature page. FAFSA will NOT be processed without signatures.
• You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR)after the FAFSA has been processed and we will receive the electronic record of it (ISIR).

Many state grant agencies use the FAFSA as the application and have deadlines earlier tham ours.