The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened for the 2024-25 school year. You can access the form here (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa).
We highly recommend all students to fill out the FAFSA application, regardless of what aid you think you might earn. Not only does it make sure your student earns the maximum amount of federal aid, the application is also required for many USU specific scholarships.
Important information to note:
Eligibility: As long as you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen who is admitted into a degree-seeking program at USU, you are eligible for federal financial aid. If you are not seeking a USU degree or certificate, please contact us to evaluate your eligibility for aid. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education has prepared an online eligibility checklist and a student aid estimator.
Submission Deadlines: The FAFSA needs to be completed each year you wish to receive aid. Apply early! Because of complex federal requirements, it can take several weeks to process your application. (In some cases an application can be processed in one to two weeks.) We recommend applying at least two or three months before you plan to start school to avoid any delays. However, you can still submit your FAFSA during the semester you are seeking aid for.
Transfer Students:If you borrowed Federal Direct Loans at your previous school, your loan eligibility may be limited for the current academic year. Please be aware of federal student loan limits. Federal Pell Grants also have a lifetime limitation.
Is Your Student Married? If you are getting married and need help updating or filling out the FAFSA as a married student, please contact us.
Submitting the FAFSA Application: Visit Federal Student Aid to submit your FAFSA. The USU school code for the FAFSA is 003677. In some cases, portions of the FAFSA may already be filled out if you applied the year before. You will need to update only financial information respective to the tax year requested and review the rest for accuracy. Paper applications are also available through Student Financial Support. Applying through the mail may be slower and more prone to errors.
Other Scholarships: You student can also apply for other scholarships through USU. They can access the scholarship portal here (https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/scholarships)
Have More Questions? Contact USU's Student Financial Support Office to answer any questions you have! You can contact the Student Financial Support Office here (https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/contact-us).
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