Tuesday, May 1, is the priority application deadline for fall financial aid packages; for those who apply by this date, they’ll receive notice of their award by mid-June. Unlike applying for acceptance to the Institute, students must apply for aid every year.

Last year, Financial Aid saw an increase in filings of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and Mons expects applications will be at the same level or higher for 2012-13. A new federal rule this year requires that some applicants also submit a tax transcript, which they must obtain from the IRS, to verify certain financial information. Students required to submit this document will be notified via email and directed to BuzzPort for more information.

A financial aid application requires the FAFSA and a brief Georgia Tech application telling what type of aid a student wants and, with many students co-oping or being intermittently off campus for other endeavors, when they will be on campus. Both forms are available on the OSFA website.

To apply for financial aid for fall 2012, visit finaid.gatech.edu. Students with questions or who need assistance may contact their financial advisor.