Awards and Disbursement

Award And Disbursement

Your Financial Aid Offers

Eligibility for financial aid is determined through the analysis of the student aid application and the cost of education at Carl Sandburg College. Offers are based on full-time enrollment and will be adjusted at the time of enrollment. We reserve the right to modify award(s) at any time due to changes in your financial aid eligibility or on the availability of funding.

Always check mySandburg for the most updated award amounts to use as a reference whenever questions arise about the financial aid package. mySandburg can also be used to print a copy of the student's award notification for outside agencies.

Guide to Understanding Your Offer Letter

Offer Notification

The Offer Notification shows the types and amounts of financial assistance students are expected to receive at Carl Sandburg College. To understand your offer notification be sure to read all the information carefully.

The amounts are based on the information supplied on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The awards are based on full-time enrollment and will be prorated based on the particular award rules.
If students wish to decline a particular award, please notify the financial aid office in writing.
Students are responsible to notify our office of the source and dollar amount from any external awards/monies.
If aid from outside sources causes the student to exceed calculated “financial need”, the college is required to reduce FWS, SEOG, or Direct Loan.
Students are responsible for repaying funds received in excess of financial need, awarded in error, or if the student becomes ineligible - for any reason.
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Two or more tuition and/or fee-restricted awards may be combined, but the total cannot exceed tuition and fees.
A Federal Work-Study (FWS) award allows the student the opportunity to apply for FWS positions on campus. A job is not guaranteed and students are not guaranteed to earn the entire award. FWS funds are disbursed as a biweekly paycheck. They do not pay directly toward the College bill.

Offer Information

Grants are gift aid that does not need to be repaid. Loans require repayment. If your award includes “EST” in the name, it is estimated and could change.

CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Corrections or changes to the information you originally submitted on your FAFSA may result in a revision to your financial aid award. If you have unusual circumstances (i.e. loss of a job, death of a parent, etc.) that were not reported on the FAFSA, or if your family's situation has changed since you completed your application, contact our Financial Aid Office at 309.341.5283.