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Shelby Montgomery working with young children

 For 51�� alumna Shelby Montgomery, ’17, B.S., ’19, M.A., the journey to becoming a speech language pathologist began with an injury on a high school soccer field.The Coshocton native was standing beside the goal during practice when a teammate kicked a ball that hit her in the head.“I went down pretty quick with a concussion,” she said. “I had a couple more concussions after that because I never fully healed from the first one.”The injuries impaired her cognitive skills, which limited her schooling to half days for a time. Though temporarily debilitating, her injuries also sparked ...

Step 5: Exit Counseling and Repayment

If you received a federal loan, you are required to complete upon exiting the university, dropping to less than half-time enrollment status or graduating.
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Step 4: Updates, Gap Funding and Payments

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Step 3: View and Accept Financial Aid Awards

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Step 2: Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Step 1: Apply/Renew Scholarships

If you are a new or transfer undergraduate student, apply for admission to 51�� by Feb. 1 to receive your best financial aid offer.
- First-year freshman who apply by Feb.