1.    You will receive an e-mail notification from the Financial Aid Department after your initial award offer has been posted to the "Student Portal" or if changes have been made to your award offer.  Please view and finalize your award offer by completing the following steps within two weeks of receiving the e-mail notification.

2.    Select the "Student Portal" link found at the top of this page and log in using your username and password.  If you are unable to locate your username or are having difficulty logging in, please contact the Registrar's Office via e-mail at Kelly.Craft@presentation.edu. 

3.    Select "My Financial Aid" to view your award offer.  Each type of financial assistance will be listed by semester.  In the upper left hand corner, you may select the specific term you would like to view.  The Student Portal contains financial aid information starting with the Summer 2005 semester through the current semester.

4.    If you would like to accept all aid as offered, simply click the "accept" box.  For funding sources you wish to decline, simply click the "decline " box.  Please make your selection for both the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters.

5.    If you wish to reduce the amount of loan funds awarded to you, select the "decline" box next to the applicable loan.  Then forward an e-mail notification to PCAid@presentation.edu indicating the loan amount you wish to borrow.

6.    Next, select "My Documents" to view additional documents you will need to complete in order to finalize your Stafford Loan.  Click on each incomplete item listed and then click on "Image" to complete the online process.

        a.    All first-time Stafford loan borrowers, transfer or re-entry students are required to complete STAFFORD LOAN ENTRANCE COUNSELING prior to the school certifying the loan.  This only needs to be completed your first year of enrollment with Presentation College.

        b.    In addition, all first-time Stafford loan borrowers must complete the STAFFORD LOAN MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (MPN).  Returning students do not need to complete an MPN unless you wish to change lenders.  Students have the right to select a lender of their choice.

7.    Your award offer may be revised based on notification of additional funding sources awarded; number of credits earned; or a change in enrollment status.  You will receive an e-mail notification each time a change has been made.  The "Student Portal" will contain the most recent offer.

8.    By accessing the Student Portal to view your award offer, you are also certifying:

        a.    You reviewed and understand the  STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES as disclosed.

        b.    You will use these funds for educationally related expenses.

        c.    You will notify the Financial Aid Department via e-mail (PCAid@presentation.edu) of any additional outside sources you receive.

        d.    You are receiving financial aid from only one college.

9.    If you were awarded either a Perkins and Institutional Loans, you will receive an e-mail notification at the beginning of each semester from University Accounting Services (UAS) instructing you of additional steps needed to finalize your Perkins or Institutional Loan. 

10.    If you were awarded work-study funds, you may view the list of available positions for the upcoming academic year.  It is the student's responsibility to contact the supervisor listed to set up an interview and secure employment. Students may initial contact upon receipt of their award notification.  Placement is not guaranteed.

11.    If once you view your billing statement via the Student Portal, you find you need additional funding to help cover the costs of your education, Presentation College also participates in the Parent Plus and Alternative Loan program.  Payment plans are also available by contacting our Business Office.  Click here for a comparison of the additional opportunities.                             

Once you register for courses for each semester, you may view your billing statement via the Student Portal.  If your financial aid exceeds the amount you owe the college and all paperwork is complete with the financial aid office, you may use a voucher to purchase books and supplies at the PC Bookstore.  You must have all financial aid secured or a formal agreement with the Business Office prior to the beginning of the semester. 

It is the policy of Presentation College to collect tuition, fees, and housing expenses on the first day of each term, even if you have not finalized all of your financial aid.  Students without payment provisions will be charged a late fee of $50.

FAFSA Online   $  Paying for College  $  Tuition Costs  $  Scholarship Day  $  Scholarship Applications  $  Securing your Financial Aid

Campus Visit Days  $  Parent Plus Loan Process  $  Alternative Loan Applications  $  Financial Aid Forms

Available Work-Study Positions  $  Exit Counseling