A student's first step in applying for any school of higher education should be to complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current tax year. This can be done online by going to www.fafsa.gov.

Financial aid is assistance from federal and/or state sources to cover all or some tuition and fees. About 70% of CSMA students receive some form of financial aid. Our objective is to ensure that aid is available to as many students as possible.

During the admission process, students seeking financial assistance will be required to meet with a financial services officer. Students who are enrolled at least halftime, show financial need, and continue to make satisfactory progress may be eligible for assistance. Central State Beauty Academy offers:

Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans: Direct Stafford Loans are available through the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program and FFEL Stafford Loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. These programs offer subsidized, unsubsidized, and PLUS (for parents of dependent students) loans. For further information on these programs, contact the financial services office for recent publications from the Department of Education.

Federal Pell Grants: A Federal Pell Grant is an award to help undergraduate students pay for their education after high school. Eligible students may be awarded up to the maximum amount established by Congress per award year.

We are available to assist you between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. It is our pleasure to extend our services to you and answer any questions you may have about the financial aid process. Our telephone number is (405) 722-4499. You may also request information via e-mail from csacad@swbell.net.

CSBA students may qualify for the following financial assistance opportunities and programs:

• VA education assistance
• Pell Grants
• Federal Direct Student Loans
• BIA

You may discuss these options with one of our admissions advisors. We will work with you to create a plan that will make the financial commitment feasible.