{"id":459,"date":"2020-03-17T11:52:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T18:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=459"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:14:59","slug":"apply-for-aid-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/apply-for-aid\/apply-for-aid-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Aid FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7149mi8-6727b9407d42deec50e758763336645e\">\n.avia-section.av-k7149mi8-6727b9407d42deec50e758763336645e{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Financial Aid - Apply for Aid FAQs Page - Title Section' class='avia-section av-k7149mi8-6727b9407d42deec50e758763336645e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  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av-jvezf-b3dff2d8e80f7f44b053df7e6bc47a93 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Applying for Financial Aid<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-k7w962tq-91590928c41831eb5d77a6f946347fd9  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8muxv-bb5c206b5dd7dc6c198388ce36e7a6d4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-where-do-i-start' data-fake-id='#where-do-i-start' class='toggler  activeTitle av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='where-do-i-start' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Where do I Start?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Where do I Start?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Where do I Start?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Where do I Start?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='where-do-i-start' aria-labelledby='toggle-where-do-i-start' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  active_tc av-title-above' style='display:block;' ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The first step is to apply for <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/apply-for-aid\/\">financial aid<\/a>. The FAFSA\/ORSAA become available to apply for on October 1st every year. You should also explore the many <a href=\"http:\/\/sou.scholarshipuniverse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scholarship opportunities available<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-czbnn-0883c5e9bd410306d5137774e7ea4c54'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-everything-needed-on-time' data-fake-id='#everything-needed-on-time' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='everything-needed-on-time' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Have I completed everything needed for my financial aid to be disbursed on time?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Have I completed everything needed for my financial aid to be disbursed on time?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Have I completed everything needed for my financial aid to be disbursed on time?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Have I completed everything needed for my financial aid to be disbursed on time?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='everything-needed-on-time' aria-labelledby='toggle-everything-needed-on-time' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To review any outstanding requirements you should log in to your <a href=\"http:\/\/studentssb-prod.ec.sou.edu\/StudentSelfService\/ssb\/financialAid#!\/dashboard\/home\/2526\">Financial Aid Dashboard<\/a> and review all financial aid requirements. If there is any still required, completing them as soon as possible will help ensure a timely disbursement!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-a4mwb-5378315f3bbbd89d8b7d674d1d064bee'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-if-my-parents-do-not-take-out-loan' data-fake-id='#if-my-parents-do-not-take-out-loan' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='if-my-parents-do-not-take-out-loan' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Parent PLUS Loan?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I pay for college if my parents do not take out the Federal Parent PLUS Loan?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='if-my-parents-do-not-take-out-loan' aria-labelledby='toggle-if-my-parents-do-not-take-out-loan' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/subsidized-unsubsidized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limits on the amount of student loans<\/a> that can be awarded based on grade level. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Parent PLUS Loan<\/a> can help bridge the gap between a student&#8217;s financial aid and the total cost for the year. If a parent is denied the Parent PLUS Loan due to credit, the student can request an increase in their yearly loan funding (an additional $4,000 Unsubsidized Loan for Freshman and Sophomore, and an additional $5,000 Unsubsidized Loan for Junior and Senior).<\/p>\n<p>There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/choice.fastproducts.org\/FastChoice\/home\/321900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alternative loan<\/a> options that a student could apply for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8zgn7-0901aa1e44b9f5e6e4d224d2dcddd81e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-my-bill-will-be-covered' data-fake-id='#my-bill-will-be-covered' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='my-bill-will-be-covered' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;I\u2019ve accepted all my aid but I don\u2019t think my bill will be covered, what should I do?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;I\u2019ve accepted all my aid but I don\u2019t think my bill will be covered, what should I do?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;I\u2019ve accepted all my aid but I don\u2019t think my bill will be covered, what should I do?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>I\u2019ve accepted all my aid but I don\u2019t think my bill will be covered, what should I do?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='my-bill-will-be-covered' aria-labelledby='toggle-my-bill-will-be-covered' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:finaid@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finaid@sou.edu<\/a> to set up a meeting with your Financial Aid Counselor where we can go over costs and any other financial aid options that might be available to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8va6j-dfc7bbae69a6a6af796c9f08c2d20281'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-my-income-has-changed' data-fake-id='#my-income-has-changed' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='my-income-has-changed' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;My income has changed significantly from the income on the FAFSA. Can I update this?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;My income has changed significantly from the income on the FAFSA. Can I update this?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;My income has changed significantly from the income on the FAFSA. Can I update this?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>My income has changed significantly from the income on the FAFSA. Can I update this?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='my-income-has-changed' aria-labelledby='toggle-my-income-has-changed' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We can review your current income information for a Family Contribution Appeal. To request and submit the appeal, you can visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/sou.verifymyfafsa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial aid requirements portal<\/a>. Appeals can take 6-8 weeks for our office to process and may require multiple document requests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7fo5n-81a6745a5a671f262dfd682ef2a658d8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-where-is-my-financial-aid-refund' data-fake-id='#where-is-my-financial-aid-refund' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='where-is-my-financial-aid-refund' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Where is my Financial Aid Refund?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Where is my Financial Aid Refund?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Where is my Financial Aid Refund?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Where is my Financial Aid Refund?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='where-is-my-financial-aid-refund' aria-labelledby='toggle-where-is-my-financial-aid-refund' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After your financial aid pays to your SOU account, any financial aid that is an overpayment will be refunded to you. SOU uses <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/accounts\/sou-one-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.<\/a> for refunds. Visit this link for more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/disbursements.bmtx.com\/refundchoicesid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disbursements.bmtx.com\/refundchoicesid<\/a>. You can also contact Raider Student Services for assistance at 541-552-6600 or email them at <a href=\"mailto:studentservices@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentservices@sou.edu<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have any financial aid remaining after your SOU account is paid, you will not receive a refund.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9r2gz-f1083fa26cefc09e7e27c903af15e0e6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-when-does-my-financial-aid-disburse' data-fake-id='#when-does-my-financial-aid-disburse' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='when-does-my-financial-aid-disburse' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;When does my Financial Aid disburse?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;When does my Financial Aid disburse?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;When does my Financial Aid disburse?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>When does my Financial Aid disburse?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='when-does-my-financial-aid-disburse' aria-labelledby='toggle-when-does-my-financial-aid-disburse' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SOU begins disbursing financial aid the week before the term begins. Census is typically on the third Monday of the term at midnight. At that time your enrollment is frozen and Financial Aid will be adjusted to reflect that enrollment. We disburse every Wednesday so you will see the funds apply to your SOU account that Wednesday. To prevent delays, make sure you visit your InsideSOU and review your Financial Aid requirements to be sure everything is completed.<\/p>\n<p>We have all the <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/receipt\/\">disbursement dates<\/a> posted on our website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-aeu6j-1217a4d40aac22e937e34a0a6166e49d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-happens-if-i-have-to-completely-withdraw' data-fake-id='#what-happens-if-i-have-to-completely-withdraw' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-happens-if-i-have-to-completely-withdraw' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What happens if I have to completely withdraw?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I have to completely withdraw?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I have to completely withdraw?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What happens if I have to completely withdraw?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-happens-if-i-have-to-completely-withdraw' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-happens-if-i-have-to-completely-withdraw' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you withdraw from school you may be expected to <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/eligibility\/return-of-financial-aid\/\">repay a portion of your financial aid<\/a> based on the amount of financial aid you earned prior to withdrawing. Financial aid is earned for each day that a student participates in a course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-82ouz-fc575c1340ea07849ead0456a884d3b8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-happens-if-i-dont-pass-a-course-should-i-drop' data-fake-id='#what-happens-if-i-dont-pass-a-course-should-i-drop' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-happens-if-i-dont-pass-a-course-should-i-drop' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What happens if I don\u2019t pass a course? Should I drop it?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I don\u2019t pass a course? Should I drop it?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What happens if I don\u2019t pass a course? Should I drop it?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What happens if I don\u2019t pass a course? Should I drop it?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-happens-if-i-dont-pass-a-course-should-i-drop' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-happens-if-i-dont-pass-a-course-should-i-drop' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You should always check with Financial Aid before dropping a course or if you think you may not pass a course. As a recipient of financial aid, you must make <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/checklist\/eligibility\/satisfactory-academic-progress\/\">Satisfactory Academic Progress<\/a>. If you fail, withdraw from, or do not participate in your courses, it may impact your eligibility for financial aid. Your Financial Aid will be adjusted for your Last Date of Attendance (LDA) in the course which may result in funds being pulled back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1ayxv-5f09565321c43055dc417fbf1f9dcbe7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-do-i-need-to-tell-financial-aid-if-i-am-graduating-transferring-or-leaving' data-fake-id='#do-i-need-to-tell-financial-aid-if-i-am-graduating-transferring-or-leaving' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='do-i-need-to-tell-financial-aid-if-i-am-graduating-transferring-or-leaving' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Do I need to tell Financial Aid if I\u2019m graduating, transferring, or leaving SOU?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Do I need to tell Financial Aid if I\u2019m graduating, transferring, or leaving SOU?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Do I need to tell Financial Aid if I\u2019m graduating, transferring, or leaving SOU?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Do I need to tell Financial Aid if I\u2019m graduating, transferring, or leaving SOU?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='do-i-need-to-tell-financial-aid-if-i-am-graduating-transferring-or-leaving' aria-labelledby='toggle-do-i-need-to-tell-financial-aid-if-i-am-graduating-transferring-or-leaving' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you are graduating, congratulations! We will reach out to you after we receive notification that your degree has been approved with more information on next steps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/app\/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=exit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exit Counseling<\/a> and <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/aid-types\/loans\/repayment\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loan Repayment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are transferring, you&#8217;ll need to notify our office in writing to <a href=\"mailto:finaid@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finaid@sou.edu<\/a> so we can cancel any future disbursements. You will want to reach out to the Financial Aid Office at the college you are transferring to for questions about receiving financial aid after transferring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-74w1f-0bfa2d8a8aa956eda711a12ead7e0da4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-where-can-i-see-how-much-ive-borrowed' data-fake-id='#where-can-i-see-how-much-ive-borrowed' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='where-can-i-see-how-much-ive-borrowed' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Where can I see how much I\u2019ve borrowed in student loans?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Where can I see how much I\u2019ve borrowed in student loans?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Where can I see how much I\u2019ve borrowed in student loans?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Where can I see how much I\u2019ve borrowed in student loans?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='where-can-i-see-how-much-ive-borrowed' aria-labelledby='toggle-where-can-i-see-how-much-ive-borrowed' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You can log in with your FSA ID to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov<\/a> to review your total loans borrowed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ujyx-4-46e5f45b19375e0af34013d9e304d3c9\">\n.flex_column.av-2ujyx-4-46e5f45b19375e0af34013d9e304d3c9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2ujyx-4-46e5f45b19375e0af34013d9e304d3c9 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     aria-label='SOU Financial Aid - 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