FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS Q.  Is there financial aid available? NESCom participates in a variety of State and Federal student aid programs.  Students may apply for financial aid  (grants and loans) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or by applying on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  In addition, a limited amount of scholarship money may be available to qualified students.   Q.  Am I too late to apply for financial aid? Students may apply for Financial aid on a year-round basis and need to reapply each year that they are in attendance.  In order to maximize your financial aid options students are asked to submit their FAFSA between January 1 and April 15.  It is also important to note that it may take several weeks for the financial aid paperwork to be processed. Q.  How often do I have to apply for financial aid? Students need to apply for financial aid every academic year by completing the FAFSA.  In addition, students are encouraged to search year-round for scholarship opportunities. Q.  Can I make payment arrangements? Yes, the Financial Aid Director will work individually with you and your family to develop a payment plan that works for you.