Renewal Aid Form

15-16 Intent to Re-Enroll & Renewal Aid Form

All CIM Conservatory Students Returning in the Same Program

Return this form to the CIM Financial Aid Office by 2/1/15.

Late filers are subject to reduction in scholarship and may lose place in studio.

Student Name (Last, First):_________________________________ Expected Graduation Date (MM/YY)____________

Please Print Clearly

If you are applying for a new program for 15-16, this form is NOT for you - please contact the Admission Office if you have

not already submitted your online application (priority deadline was 12/1/14).

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DUE FEBRUARY 1:

Complete this form! It is required of ALL returning students, including students with no aid.

DUE MARCH 1:

Submit 15-16 FAFSA (U.S. citizens / Permanent Residents only) at , available

as of 1/1/15. The FAFSA is required if seeking ANY Federal or State aid, including loans, grants and/or

Work Study. Eligibility for this aid is year-specific. Do not assume grants, loans or Work Study awards from 14-

15 will renew or will be the same value.

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Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)?

Yes*

No

*The 15-16 FAFSA is required by 3/1/15 if you answer YES to either “Self Help” question below. If you answer NO to both below, the

FAFSA requirement will be waived.

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Self Help:

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Are you interested in student loans, if eligible?

Yes*

No

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Are you interested in the Work Study program, if eligible?

Yes*

No

*marking “yes” will not guarantee Work Study. All federal need-based aid is subject to annual eligibility and fluctuating funding levels.

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Expected enrollment for 15-16. Check all that apply:

Fall 2015

Full Time

Part Time* (expected # credits:______)

Spring 2016

Full Time

Part Time* (expected # credits:______)

* Part Time enrollment must be pre-approved by the Dean (please have that status approved BEFORE submitting this form).

Program you will be continuing in 15-16:

AC

BM

MM

PS

AD

DMA

If already BM>MM OVERLAP approved, check this box and see Fin Aid Office to discuss special requirements.

Acknowledgements Required by Student:

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I affirm to the best of my knowledge all information provided is complete and correct.

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If requested, I agree to provide documentation to verify the accuracy of information submitted on any financial aid application

document. Aid offered may not be disbursed until all required documents are submitted.

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I understand that I may not be enrolled at, and receive federal a Federal Pell Grant from, two schools at the same time.

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I will immediately inform the Financial Aid Office of changes in any information submitted for federal, state and/or institutional

financial aid.

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I will notify CIM of any and all sources of outside aid, including any free off campus housing arrangements, as soon as they are

known.

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I understand that I must make Satisfactory Artistic and Academic Progress ( )

to maintain eligibility for financial aid. CIM scholarship renewal at same level requires minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

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I understand that I must be enrolled as at least a half-time student in order to be eligible for certain Federal Title IV financial

assistance and at least full-time in order to receive any CIM institutional assistance.

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For Undergraduate students, 6 credit hours are considered half time and 12 credit hours are full time.

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For Graduate students, 5 credit hours are considered half time and 9 credit hours are full time.

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I understand CIM must confirm my attendance the first two weeks of each semester before my aid may be disbursed; registration

alone does not equate to attendance.

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This statement applies to the 15-16 academic year.

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CIM is not responsible for financial aid complications or reductions if the FAFSA or other aid related documents are submitted late,

with erroneous data or is otherwise delayed by the processor. The student is always responsible to confirm all required items are

received at CIM on time.

I understand my renewal aid will be communicated to me electronically via my NetPartner and CIM email

accounts. I will check my school email regularly, year round, to obtain all of my important financial aid

information which may be sent separately or via the CIM Weekly Student News email blasts. I understand

all federal, state and institutional financial aid received by me may only be used for educational purposes

and to pay for the cost of attending CIM for the 15-16 year.

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Signature of Student

Date

(need actual signature, not computer generated)

For questions, contact Kristie Gripp, Director of Financial Aid; 216-795-3192;

financialaid@cim.edu

or visit

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Re-Enroll Form Rec’d Date: _______________________

Office Use Only:

15-16 FAFSA Submitted Date: _________________________