Student Financial Services

Account Holds

Why is there a hold on my account? Your account may have a hold for several reasons. To view the holds on your account, kindly follow these steps. To know why you have been placed on hold, follow the…

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Alternative Loan Application

How can I apply for an Alternative Loan? Alternative Loans can be found by following the Alternative Loans link.

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Biden's Loan Forgiveness

The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained

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Borrowers Right to Cancel

BORROWERS RIGHT TO CANCEL letter received in the mail. The notice informs you that Alliance University has received the stated loan, and the credit has been posted to your account at Alliance Univers…

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Closed School Discharge

Learn about the eligibility requirements for closed school loan discharge and how to apply.

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Contacting Financial Aid Advisor

Who is my Financial Aid Advisor? The best form of communication with your advisor is via email. You can contact your counselor or sfs@allianceu.edu to schedule a virtual appointment on Google Meets.…

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Entrance Counseling

What is Entrance Counseling? If you have not previously received a Direct Loan or Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), the Federal Government requires you to complete entrance counseling to ensure t…

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Exit Loan Counseling

For information on Student Loan Exit Counseling and Repayment, kindly follow the link below. Exit Loan Counseling PowerPoint 2022.pdf

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FAFSA Application site

Apply for Aid Using the FAFSA Form. Application 2023-2024 School Code: 002790

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FAFSA Overview video

Click on the Fafsa Overview link to check out this video to learn how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) gives you access to grants, loans, and work-study jobs that can help fund yo…

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FAFSA Renewal

What does it mean to renew my FAFSA? How can I renew my FAFSA? Renewal of the FAFSA Application means the application completed the previous or current academic year needs to be reinstated or updated…

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FAFSA Status - Independent vs. Dependent Student

The federal student aid programs are based on the concept that it is primarily your and your family’s responsibility to pay for your education. A dependent student is assumed to have the support of parents, so the parents’ information has to be assessed along with the student’s, in order to get a full picture of the family’s financial strength.

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FAFSA Verification

What is a FAFSA Verification? Why have I been selected? Please click on the link below to view a PowerPoint presentation on FAFSA verification. You have been selected for verification. Verification W…

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FAFSA help

FAFSA Assistance 1. Go to studentaid.gov 2. Log in as a returning user. 3. Click on "I am a student." 4. To log in, you must have your FAFSA username and FAFSA ID. a. FAFSA Username i. Your FSA ID em…

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FERPA Form

Why do I need to complete a FERPA form? The FERPA form secures the privacy of your financial and academic information. All prospective and current students must complete this form. This form is good…

Updated 8 months ago

Federal Student Aid ID

How do I get a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID? Go to Studentaid.gov to apply for your login credentials. Your parents will also need to obtain their own FSA ID. These FSA IDs will be used each year, so…

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Financial Aid Documents

Where do I go to complete my financial aid documents? To complete your loan documents (entrance counseling and master promissory note). Go to Studentaid.gov. Complete aid progress. Complete Master Pr…

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Financial Aid Resources and Scholarships

Where Can I find Financial Aid Resources and Scholarships? Resources. Fact sheets, videos, and infographics on various financial aid topics- https://studentaid.gov/resources. Federal Student Aid’s Tw…

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Finding My Account Balance

Where can I find my account balance? Your account balance can be found on the Student Portal. Go to the my.AllianceU.edu website. Sign in with your Alliance University email. Click on Student Portal…

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How can I get a 1098T receipt for my taxes?

How can I get a 1098T receipt for my taxes? To get a copy of your 1098T for your Taxes, follow these steps: Go to the my.AllianceU.edu website. Sign in with your Alliance U email. Click on Student Po…

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How can I get a receipt to confirm that I made an online payment?

The pdf receipt is available via your student portal after it has been posted to your account. Go to the my.AllianceU.edu website. Sign in with your Alliance University email. Click on Student Portal…

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How do I apply to have my federal student loan discharged?

IMPORTANT: The updated online application for borrower defense will become available on July 30, 2023. To apply before July 30, please follow the instructions on the PDF version of the application. .…

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How do I know if I am missing documents? Where can I go to see what documents I am am missing?

Go to the my.allianceu.edu website. Sign in with your Allianceu email. Click on Student Portal, as shown below. Click on My Documents. Click on Document Center. A list of documents due will be listed…

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How to Calculate Interest Rate on Loans

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How to Complete the Registration process and financial clearance in four easy steps

How to complete the Registration process in four easy steps..

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How to Create an Account Username and Password (FSA ID)

How to create an account username and password (FSA ID) tutorial: Creating a FAFSA ID

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How to fill out the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows students to apply for more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds. Click on the How to Fill Out the FAFSA link to view a…

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How to join a Google Meeting.

How to meet with your counselor on “Google Meet.” Using your Alliance University email , request a meeting with your counselor, stating you want to connect. Your counselor will respond, indicating th…

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How to view your degree audit and track academic progress.

Go to the My.AllianceU.edu website. Sign in with your Allianceu email. Click on Student Portal, as shown below. Click on Academics Click on Degree Audit.. Click on the drop-down menus for details. Cl…

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Including Parent Information on FASFA

Do I have to include my parents' information on the FAFSA if they don't support me financially? Even if your parents don't support you financially, the government has specific criteria for determinin…

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Large Account Balance

Why do I have a large balance on my account? These are some of the common reasons why there may be a large balance on your account. The tuition charges have posted, and Federal loans and grants have…

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Make a Payment on Your Student Account

Use the links below to make a secure online payment: Undergraduate Account Payment. Undergraduate Online Account Payment. ATS Account Payment. ATS Puerto Rico Account Payment. MBA Account Payment. MS…

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Master Promissory Note (MPN)

What is a Master Promissory Note (MPN)? The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Edu…

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Nelnet Payment Plan - Undergrad

How do I set up a Nelnet Payment Plan? - Undergrad. Creating an Account. Click on the Nelnet Payment Plan link or the link found on payment option 2 of your bill as indicated below . Carefully read t…

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Outstanding Balance Hold. Registration Hold.

All balances must be paid in full by the end of each semester/term enrolled.. Students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to receive grade reports, diplomas, or participate in commenceme…

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Payment Options

Alliance University offers several options for making payments toward your account balance. Onetime online payment . Nelnet monthly payment plan. Check. Wire Transfer. Loans Parent Plus Loan (undergr…

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Proof of Residency and Citizenship

The following documents are acceptable for Proof of Residency. Birth Certificate. Alien Registration Card Citizenship. Passport. Certificate of Naturalization.

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Registration Finalization

How do I complete the Registration Finalization? This guide will walk you through completing the final steps to complete your registration. Review your schedule for accuracy before completing this pr…

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SAP Appeal Letter

How to Write a Successful SAP Appeal Letter. Your satisfactory academic progress (SAP) appeal explanation must include the following: Explain what happened Why were you unable to maintain satisfactor…

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Selective Service Registration (Men 18-25 ONLY)

Registration for Men 18-25 Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide…

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Stipend Check

Stipend checks. Once all charges, federal loans, and grants are disbursed, the remaining credit balance on the account is refunded in the form of a stipend check. Checks are randomly cut in batches.…

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TAP Application Assistance

Who can help me with my TAP application? Contact HESC COVID-19 Updates for Students, Parents, Borrowers, and Lenders Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), NYS Grants and Scholarships. Schedule an appoint…

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Updated 2 years ago by Marilyn Rodriguez

The Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid and FAFSA for College Students

Financial aid is crucial for incoming college students. This in-depth guide gives college students all the resources they need to successfully apply for the FAFSA and fund their college costs. Stimul…

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Updated 2 years ago by Marilyn Rodriguez

Troubleshooting Your Account Username and Password (FSA ID)

Troubleshooting your account username and password (FSA ID) tutorial: Username and Password

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Tuition Assistance Program

What is the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)? New York State awards students that apply and qualify a state grant called TAP (Tuition Assistance Program). Awards are based on eligibility and range fr…

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Tuition Liability Policy - Undergrad

REFUNDS and WITHDRAWALS - Undergrad. Sometimes a student finds it necessary to withdraw from Alliance University before completing the semester. In this case, it is important to officially withdraw f…

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Uploading Documents to Student Portal

How do I upload documents to the Student Portal? How do I upload my missing documents? To know what documents are missing and how to upload them to Campus Vue, follow these steps: Go to the my.allian…

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What are the technology fees?

Technology is everything the student uses online per semester that pertains to Alliance University. Technology fees cover the cost of accessing, maintaining, privacy, and network security of the: Lea…

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What happens to my Loans if I take a semester off?

Student loan lenders are notified each semester when students register for classes. Lenders are notified if/when students fail to register, or if the number of hours they register for falls below hal…

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Updated 3 years ago by Marilyn Rodriguez

What is Financial Aid? What is considered Financial Aid?

Financial Aid is available in 3 different forms: Grants. Scholarships. Loans. Grants. Alliance University Institutional Grants – these grants do not need to be repaid. To receive institutional grants…

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What is a Professional Judgment?

A Professional Judgment can be requested when unforeseen circumstances and/or expenses during the academic year occur. Kindly click on the link below for more details. What is a Professional Judgment…

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What is does GPA stand for?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S. Each course is given a certain number of "credits," depending on the course. GPA takes on a grad…

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What is the cost of Summer Courses?

If you are considering taking summer courses, these are things you should know. PELL, TAP, and Loans do not cover summer courses. However, some exceptions apply; contact your financial aid advisor fo…

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Where can I find the Financial Aid Documents Required

Financial Aid documents. Ferpa. Dependency Override 23-24.pdf Loan Documents. Entrance Counseling. Master Promissory Note (MPN). PLUS MPN for Parents. Verification. Verification Worksheet 23-24.pdf S…

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Updated 4 months ago by Marilyn Rodriguez

Where do I find the forms I need for Verification?

Verification Worksheets can be found on the Alliance University website and uploaded to the Student Portal. 1. Go to my.allianceu.edu 2. Click on admissions and Aid for the drop-down menu 3. On the d…

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Where do I go to complete the TAP application? What is the School Code for TAP?

What is TAP? TAP is the New York State T uition A ssistance P rogram. TAP is offered to New York State residents only. To complete the form, click on the link. https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ The Alliance U…

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Updated 8 months ago by Marilyn Rodriguez

Where do I go to get my student ID?

You must be financially cleared to have a valid student ID. If you have been financially cleared and are having issues with or have lost your student ID, Contact Student Development. StudentDevelopme…

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Who is my lender?

There are several reasons why may want to know who your lender is. The most common is to begin making payments towards your student loans early. To identify your lender: Go to https://studentaid.gov/…

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