admissions
“Take every opportunity available because the chances of having it again are not very good. Looking back, I did do a lot, but I could have done more.”
Sara Di Pesa, English major
financial aid
2010-2011 Award Letter Update
Colby-Sawyer will send award letters to all 2010-2011 first-year students who have completed the FAFSA starting the first week of March. The award will be sent through email as well as postal mail.
First-year students can view our Award Letter Guide for help reviewing their award.
Current Colby-Sawyer students should receive their award letter in April.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students applying for financial aid must complete the online FAFSA application.
Step One: Visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for student and parent Personal Identification Number (PIN). This will serve as your electronic signature on the form.
Step Two: Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Deadlines and Info
- First-year and returning students: Priority deadline to complete FAFSA is March 1, 2010.
- FAFSA applications received after March 1, 2010 will be subject to reduced financial assistance based on fund availability.
- Colby-Sawyer's federal school code for the FAFSA is 002572.
Available Aid Programs
- Several varieties of Scholarships
- Talent based Merit Awards
- Institutional, federal and state grants and loans
Other helpful links
- Financial Aid FAQs.
- Important forms and deadlines.
- Tuition and billing costs.
- Determine your financial aid eligibility.
- Information regarding applying for loans.
- Information regarding tuition exchange.
- List of student rights and responsibilities.
Average Debt for Graduates
- $19,100 (includes federal loans only)
Contact information
Director of Financial Aid: Ted Craigie
Assistant Director of Financial Aid: Ben Reeder
Admissions and Financial Aid Phone: (800) 272-1015
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 526-3717
E-mail: cscfinaid@colby-sawyer.edu
