Students

New Students

Welcome to Fairmont State Unviversity.  We are here to provide you with the tools and resources to assist you being successful at FSU.  Below you will find a 'checklist' to assist you in assuring that you are ready to begin FSU.

• Make formal application and be admitted in a degree or certificate granting program.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
• Review your myFairmontState and FELiX account on a regular basis for additional information requests. 
• Review, Complete, and Return all requested documentation as soon as possible.
• Register for your courses. Many state and institutional programs require a student to be enrolled full-time (12+ hours) while many federal programs require half time enrollment (six to eight hours). A less than half time student may be eligible for a Pell Grant and other funds such as the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant (WV Residents only).  
• If you accepted federal loans to assist you with covering your cost of education, you will need to complete an Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov

Returning Students

Welcome Back! Below you will find a 'checklist' to assist you in assuring that you are ready to begin your next year at FSU.

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
• Review your myFairmontState and FELiX account on a regular basis for additional information requests.
• Review, Complete, and Return all requested documentation as soon as possible.
• Review your Academic Progress Status on your FELiX account to assure that you are not on academic probation or suspension.
• Verify that you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 if you are a junior, senior or above. You must also be maintaining satisfactory academic progress the complete policy is at: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/finaid/resources/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy
• Register for your courses. Many state and institutional programs require a student to be enrolled full-time (12+ hours) while many federal programs require half time enrollment (six to eight hours). A less than half time student may be eligible for a Pell Grant and other funds such as the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant (WV Residents only).

Graduate Students

Congratulations for making the decision to further your education and your success in obtaining your undergraduate degree.  New opportunities are awaiting you as a graduate student.  Below you will find a 'checklist' to assist you in assuring that you are ready to begin your next year at FSU.

• Make formal application and be admitted in a Master's degree program if you are a new student.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
• Review your Academic Progress Status on your FELiX account to assure that you are not on academic probation or suspension if you are a returning student.
• Register for your courses. Federal programs require half time enrollment (five hours).

Transfer Students

As a student who has attended one or more educational institutions other than Fairmont State, we welcome you to Fairmont State University.  Below you will find a 'checklist' to assist you in your transition to FSU and the financial aid process.

• Make formal application and be admitted in a degree or certificate granting program.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
• Review your myFairmontState and FELiX account on a regular basis for additional information requests.
• Review, Complete, and Return all requested documentation as soon as possible.
• Register for your courses. Many state and institutional programs require a student to be enrolled full-time (12+ hours) while many federal programs require half time enrollment (six to eight hours). A less than half time student may be eligible for a Pell Grant and other funds such as the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant (WV Residents only).  
• If you accepted federal loans to assist you with covering your cost of education, you will need to complete an Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov
• Be sure to cancel any registration at your previous institution and cancel any unused awards.

Veterans

We take pride in our Veteran Friendly Campus and are here to assist you in the financial aid process in any way that we can.  Below you will find a 'checklist' to assist you with the financial aid process. 

• Make formal application and be admitted in a degree or certificate granting program.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
• Review your myFairmontState and FELiX account on a regular basis for additional information requests.
• Review, Complete, and Return all requested documentation as soon as possible.
• Review your Academic Progress Status on your FELiX account to assure that you are not on academic probation or suspension.
• Verify that you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 if you are a junior, senior or above. You must also be maintaining satisfactory academic progress the complete policy is at: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/finaid/resources/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy
• Register for your courses. Many state and institutional programs require a student to be enrolled full-time (12+ hours) while many federal programs require half time enrollment (six to eight hours). A less than half time student may be eligible for a Pell Grant and other funds such as the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant (WV Residents only).   
• If you accepted federal loans to assist you with covering your cost of education, you will need to complete an Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov

For information about Veterans Benefits, please visit:  http://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentservices/veteran-services