Eligibility and Policies
Full-Time Students (enrolled in 12 or more credits)
To be considered for financial aid, all new and continuing students must be enrolled in a degree granting program. Some financial aid programs are limited to full-time students only.
To be considered for financial aid, part-time students must be enrolled in a degree granting program. Some financial aid programs require enrollment in at least 6 credits to be eligible.
Graduate Students
To be considered for financial aid, all Graduate students must be enrolled in a degree granting program.
Transfer students are considered for financial assistance according to the academic level that they are admitted to in a degree program. Students must demonstrate financial need. Transfer students have the same filing deadline as other new students.
Study Abroad
Students enrolled in a degree program, participating in a Fashion Institute of Technology Study Abroad Program, through the FIT Office of International Programs, will be eligible for consideration for financial assistance. If you are planning to study abroad, we suggest you contact the Financial Aid Department to see what your options for assistance may be.
Visiting students are not eligible for financial assistance from FIT, and should contact their home school for financial aid.
International Students
International students are not eligible for financial assistance from FIT. International students may borrow under the Alternative Loan Program [link 3.2.2.2.4.5]. Most lenders will require an eligible (credit worthy) co-signer that is a US citizen. Other sources:
www.InternationalStudent.com
www.edupass.org/finaid
www.iefa.org
www.foundationcenter.org
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