Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA is an annual application for federal and state financial aid. The 2008-2009 FAFSA is the application for fall 2008, spring 2009, and summer 2009. The 2009-2010 FAFSA is the application for fall 2009, spring 2010, and summer 2010.

Steps for First-Time Applicants

1. Assemble your tax and asset information, such as your W2s and 1040s.
2. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to file your FAFSA. Be sure to apply for your PIN (and your parent if parent information is required) during the FAFSA filing process. Use the PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA. Our FAFSA school code is 001999.
   
3. Once your FAFSA if processed by the U.S. Department of Education, you will be sent a Student Aid Report. If you filed electronically, the SAR will sent to you via email. If you filed by paper or did not provide an email address, the SAR will be sent to you by mail.
4. Review the SAR for comments and incorrect information. If accurate, keep the SAR for your records. If you find any errors, you can correct this by returning the paper SAR or by making corrections to a processed FAFSA online.
   

Review our Financial Aid: Start-to-Finish to learn the financial aid process at U of L.  My Award Letter is also a great resource for information on the award notification process.

You can file the FAFSA while you are filing for admission to U of L.

Fall & Spring

Fall 2009 -Spring 2010 Award Information is available in My Award Letter.

For 2008-2009, it is critical for students dependent on financial aid for account settlement and living expenses to apply early. A processed FAFSA and all required verification documents, or notice of any outside or departmental scholarships must be on file in the U of L Financial Aid office by July 6, 2009 in order for you to receive actual or anticipated aid. If you submit documents after July 6, 2009, then you may not have actual or anticipated aid in time to settle your fall 2009 bill, and will need to settle their charges through other means. Descriptions of other methods for account settlement are available on the Bursar's Office website.

Spring

Fall 2009 -Spring 2010 Award Information is available in My Award Letter.

If you are a transfer student starting spring 2010, then you may have already filed a FAFSA for your previous school. If this is the case, then you need to confirm that the U of L school code (001999) is listed on your FAFSA.

For students starting spring 2010, it is critical for students dependent on financial aid for account settlement and living expenses to apply early. A processed FAFSA and all required verification documents, or notice of any outside or departmental scholarships must be on file in the U of L Financial Aid office by October 19, 2009 in order for you to receive actual or anticipated aid. If you submit documents after October 19, 2009 then you may not have actual or anticipated aid in time to settle your spring 2010 bill, and will need to settle their charges through other means. Descriptions of other methods for account settlement are available on the Bursar's Office website.

Summer

The application for summer 2010 federal financial aid is currently available on your ULink account. You must have a complete 2009-2010 Financial Aid File, which includes a 2009-2010 FAFSA and all requested documentation to apply. Do not apply on ULink until you have finalized your summer enrollment. Summer federal financial aid is limited to remaining Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), SMART Grant, Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan, and Graduate/Professional PLUS eligibility.

If you are a transfer student starting summer 2010, then you may have already filed a 2009-2010 FAFSA for your previous school. If this is the case, then you need to confirm that the U of L school code (001999) is listed on your FAFSA.

Financial Aid: Start-to-Finish

For detailed instructions on applying for aid at the University of Louisville, be sure to view our Financial Aid: Start-to-Finish to help you navigate the financial aid process.