Financial Aid Timeline

January 1

To maximize eligibility for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1. If the student is accepted for admission to Union College, the completed FAFSA may be submitted to Union’s Financial Aid Office, where a counselor will file the FAFSA electronically for you. The FAFSA is processed much faster when it is filed electronically by our office.

Tip: When listing colleges of interest on the FAFSA, list Union College (FAFSA code 001988) first if you are deciding between a private or state college. If you qualify for state aid, this will ensure you receive the maximum amount available.

March 15

Filing the FAFSA before March 15 ensures the student will receive priority for Federal Student Aid.

Note: Filing before March 15 also ensures Kentucky residents will receive priority for the KHEAA state grant.

May 1

Students who apply and are accepted for admission to Union College by May 1 will receive maximum eligibility and priority for all grants and scholarships given by the College.

The ECSI Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan

An affordable payment alternative is the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan, administered by Educational Computer Systems, Inc.(ECSI).

The ECSI Plan allows you to pay tuition on a monthly basis throughout the year with no interest charges. By enrolling in the ECSI Plan, you can keep borrowing to a minimum and spread education costs over a period of 10 months. With the ECSI Plan, you pay as you earn - one month at a time right out of your current income or savings.

The ECSI Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan is not a loan program. There is no credit check, and there are no interest or finance charges. The only charge is a $50 annual enrollment fee.

The ECSI Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan is available to all students. For more information and an application, contact the Union College Business Office at (606) 546-1203 or call ECSI at (888) 549-3274. You can also visit ECSI on the Web at www.ecsi.net.