FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Question 1: |
When will the KEES scholarship money be deducted from my balance? |
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Question 2: |
The teacher scholarship still says "offered" on TopNet even after I accepted it on my award notice. Is there anything else I need to do? |
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Question 3: |
Is it possible to use financial aid award money for correspondence classes? |
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Question 4: |
I recently tried to view my TopNet account. I wasn't able to see if I needed to change anything. I didn't know what my PIN was. Could you send me my PIN so I can view my account and notify you of any changes? |
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Question 5: |
How do I check to see if I need to do anythiing else for my financial aid? |
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Question 6: |
I have filled out my FAFSA form, but I won't be taking classes in the fall semester. I will take classes in the spring though. What will I need to do for financial aid for spring? |
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Question 7: |
I received an assistantship award of $8000 for the Fall/Spring academic year, but according to TopNet, it is $4528 for the year. Why is this? |
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Question 8: |
Can all of my grant money be used for the fall semester, as I will be graduating in December? |
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Question 9: |
How can I apply for a student loan? How much money can I borrow? |
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Question 10: |
I don't want to use my WKU email address for my correspondence with WKU. Can't you send me information on another email address? |
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Question 11: |
Is it possible to get a list of all my outstanding student loans? |
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Question 12: |
I am a graduate student, and I'm enrolled for 4.5 hours. Will I be eligible for a student loan? |
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Question 13: |
How can I apply for financial aid online? |
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Question 14: |
Do I have to renew the FAFSA again this year? I received financial aid last year. |
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Question 15: |
My Perkins loan still says "offered" on TopNet even after I have accepted it. Is there anything else that I need to do? |
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Question 16: |
Is there financial aid available for international students? If so, how do I apply? |
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Question 17: |
Will I receive a bill for my tuition and fees? Should I pay the balance before my financial aid comes in? |
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Question 18: |
Do I have loan eligibility for summer financial aid? |
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Question 19: |
How can I apply for re-evaluation with a Special Circumstances Form? |
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Student Financial Assistance
317 Potter Hall
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11018
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1018
Phone: 270-745-2755
Fax: 270-745-6586
Email: fa.questions@wku.edu