What if I have a scholarship(s)?
To see any awarded scholarships, log into Student Self-Service > Financial Aid > My Awards. If you do not see your scholarship call the CEI Foundation Office at 208-524-3000 option 8 or Financial Aid at 208-524-3000 option 7.
How do I do an in school loan deferment?
CEI Registrar submits enrollment information to the National Student Clearing House following the 10th day of classes, after attendance has been verified; then every 30 days after that. A student must be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Or a student can submit an In-school Deferment form, found on their loan servicer website, to the Student Affairs Office. Once the form is processed CEI will submit the information to the National Student Clearing House.
I received an email/letter Financial Aid
Missing information email: Log in to Student Self-Service to see what documents are being requested. Award email: Log into Self Service to see your award offer. All awards are based on full time (12+ credits) status. Pell grants will be adjusted according to credit load and eligibility. Student loans are awarded in "Offered" status and can be accepted through Student SelfService. Student loan will be disbursed based on enrollment in 6 or more eligible credits, completed Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN).
I haven't filed my taxes yet; can I still fill out a FAFSA?
Yes, but cannot receive an award package until the taxes have been filed and a correctoin made on the FAFSA. The student will have to indicate on the FAFSA that they have not filed and put in estimates of their income. Once the student has filed their taxes they will need to make a correction to their FAFSA. The student should use the IRS data retireval tool in order to get the accurate information. **A student's file will not be awarded until the student has indicated that their taxes have been filed.**
Can I transfer my financial aid from another school?
Yes, the student will need to make a correction on their FAFSA. The student will log in, select make a correction and then select add school (CEI code 011133). CEI should receive the information in about 3-5 business days.
Will I have to wait 30 days from the first day of class to receive my loan?
If the student is a first time borrower and has never attended college before, they will have to wait 30 days from the first day of the sememster to receive their loans
If I don't get financial aid until the Friday before classes begin, how do I get my books?
Students are responsible for having their books the first day of class. If a student is relying on financial aid to buy books they will have to wait until funds are released to purchase the books. If they have other means of paying for the books they can purchase them before and reimburse themselves once the aid comes through.
If I don't get financial aid until the Friday before classes begin, how do I get my books?
Students are responsible for having their books the first day of class. If a student is relying on financial aid to buy books they will have to wait until funds are released to purchase the books. If they have other means of paying for the books they can purchase them before and reimburse themselves once the aid comes through.
How do I pay my fees if we don't get our Financial Aid until after the fee deadline?
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Financial aid will automatically show as "Anticipated" as covering tution and fees. Per federal regulations, aid cannot be applied , and excess funds paid out to the student, until at least 10-days before classes being. The financial aid remaining (shows as a negative balance) after tuition and fees are paid, will be available to the student by check or direct deposit the Friday before the semester begins.
Does CEI offer short term loans to pay student fees?
No, CEI does not offer short term loans. CEI does have the option to set up a Payment Plan, call the Cashier for details, 208-524-3000 opt 3