Financial Aid
for Accelerated Online Degree Students
At George Fox, we know cost is an important factor in choosing a school, which is why we strive to make our programs as affordable as possible. Every George Fox student who files a FAFSA is offered federal and/or state funds to assist with paying for college.
Keep in mind while exploring what it will cost to attend George Fox that there is a difference between the total Cost of Attendance budget — which also includes estimated indirect costs like food and housing — and the amount you will pay directly to George Fox for tuition and fees. Financial aid can help with both direct and indirect costs.
Following are your financial aid steps. Review and complete the ones that pertain to your situation.
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Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens each year on October 1 for the following academic year. You must submit the FAFSA annually in order to apply for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid.
Our Title IV Federal School Code is 003194.
Have questions about the FAFSA? Visit our FAFSA resource page.
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Incoming Students: Apply for Admission
The university will not receive your FAFSA information or be able to process your financial aid offer until after you have received notification of being admitted to your degree program.
Learn more about applying to the Accelerated Online Degree program or contact an Admissions Counselor for more information.
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Review and Accept/Decline Your Financial Aid Offer
Award letters will be available in May if you are fully admitted and have submitted your FAFSA.
Once you’ve reviewed your financial aid, you will need to accept or decline your awards through your MyGeorgeFox account. Check out our instructions to learn more about how to do this.
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Complete Items on Your To Do List
The Office of Financial Aid will let you know which forms and documents are required via your To Do List in MyGeorgeFox. Items are continually added throughout the year, so be sure to check your list frequently. Check out our instructions for help with finding your To Do List in MyGeorgeFox. We recommend completing items by July 15 (fall semester), December 15 (spring semester), or April 15 (summer semester).
How do I find my To Do List?
Go to MyGeorgeFox and log in to your student account. Click the Tasks icon and then choose individual To Do List items for further instruction.
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Complete Verification if Selected
Each year, the U.S. Department of Education randomly selects approximately 22% of those who complete the FAFSA for a process called verification. This does not mean the selected students did anything wrong; it is just a means of ensuring that the FAFSA was filled out properly.
George Fox University may also select some students for verification that have not been federally selected.
New Students: If you are selected, you will be required to provide specific verification documents. Your offer letter is an estimate until verification is complete. Check your MyGeorgeFox To Do List or contact your Financial Aid Counselor for details.
Returning Students: If you are selected, all verification documents need to be submitted and verification completed before you will receive your financial aid offer. Check your To Do List or contact your Financial Aid Counselor for details.
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Apply for and Report Outside Scholarships & Grants
There are many scholarship opportunities from sources outside of George Fox. At the bottom of this page, we’ve provided links to Accelerated Degree Scholarships & Grants.
It’s important that you report any outside scholarships to the Financial Aid office. This will allow our office to include the anticipated scholarship on your financial aid offer and decrease the amount due to Student Accounts at the beginning of the semester. We’ve provided instructions on how to report them.
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Apply for Alternative Loans (if necessary)
If you aren’t able to cover your balance out of pocket, often it is necessary to take out an alternative loan to help cover the gap. It is important to start the process early. Private loans can take several weeks to get processed. You must apply annually to qualify. See our Loans page for more information. We recommend applying for loans by July 15 (fall semester), December 15 (spring semester), or April 15 (summer semester).
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Consider Release of Information (FERPA)
George Fox, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), requires written consent of students before releasing protected information from their academic records. To consent to the release of confidential information to a third party, you must complete this form, which is then submitted to the Registrar's office. All information is required.
Continuation of financial aid requires that the student maintains a good academic standing and maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please stop by our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center, give us a call at 503-554-2302, or schedule an appointment online. We’re here to help!