Think you might need a little financial help to make it through college? If so, you're not alone. More than 60 percent of students who attend Kirkwood receive some sort of financial aid. Many are first-generation college students balancing a job, family life and education.

The Financial Aid Office is the place where your dream of pursuing an exciting career is bolstered by our knowledge of what it costs to reach that goal. Don’t be afraid - we’re here to help! Our office processes approximately 14,000 applications and awards more than $30 million in aid every year.

If you experience difficulty with any part of the process, visit us at 2nd Floor, Kirkwood Hall, drop us an e-mail , send us an instant message, or call 398-5485 or 1-877-386-9101. Let's make the dream of a college education a reality you can afford.

WHERE DO I BEGIN? Applying for financial aid sounds difficult with the various forms and documents involved. But it isn't as bad as it seems, there is plenty of help available.

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following eligibility requirements. You must:

• Be enrolled in an approved degree program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the selected course of study.
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required).
• Not owe a replacement on a federal or state grant.
• Not be in default on a student loan.