Apply for Financial Aid

How to Apply - FAFSA Instructions

The University requires students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be done here: FAFSA online. It is recommended that students and parents save time by requesting personal identification numbers called Federal Student Aid PINs before the student applies for aid.  The PIN can be used to electronically sign the FAFSA, electronically sign certain loan contracts, and access online information about federal student aid the student has received. To request a PIN, go to Federal Student Aid PIN.

The FAFSA should be completed as early as possible beginning January 1st for each upcoming aid year.  Students are strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA by the University‘s priority deadline of March 1. Incoming students accepted to the University who complete their FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline will receive notification of their awards by the end of March.  Returning students registered for the upcoming semester who complete their FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline will receive notification of their awards in early June. Students applying after March 1st receive aid as funds become available.

Copies of students’ and parents’ federal income tax, W2 forms and other forms may be requested by the Financial Aid Office to verify information provided on the FAFSA. Many forms requested are available on the financial aid website at Financial Aid Forms. All information requested by the Financial Aid Office is required to complete the application process and is held in strictest confidence.

Deadlines

The FAFSA should be completed as early as possible beginning January 1 for each upcoming aid year. Students are strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA by the University‘s priority deadline of March 1. Incoming students accepted to the University who complete their FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline will receive notification of their awards by the end of March. Returning students registered for the upcoming semester who complete their FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline will receive notification of their awards in early June. Students applying after March 1 receive aid as funds become available.