FAFSA Tips

• File the FAFSA on the Web or call 1-800-433-3243 to request a paper FAFSA be mailed to you for free.
• Apply for a PIN (Personal Identification Number) during the online FAFSA filing process. Use the PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA. If parent information is required, your parent will need a separate PIN to sign the FAFSA.
• A FAFSA demo is available for you to learn how to file the FAFSA online.
• To complete the FAFSA, you will need to know that our school code is 001999.
• You can learn about the federal aid programs in the U.S. Department of Education's Funding Education Beyond High School .
• Access the U.S. Department of Education's Student Aid Web Portal. 

Processing the FAFSA

• Approximate time for U.S. Department of Education to process your FAFSA and send it to our office electronically:
• 3-5 days if you supply an email on the FAFSA and sign it with a PIN
• Two weeks if you supply an email on the FAFSA and mail a signature page
• Two weeks if you file a paper FAFSA and supply an email on the FAFSA
• Three weeks if you file a paper FAFSA and do not supply an email on the FAFSA
• We load processed FAFSAs from the U.S. Department of Education several times a week.
• Review our Financial Aid Start to Finish Guide to learn the financial aid process at U of L, including information on award notification, billing, and disbursement.

Estimating Your Aid

• Use the FAFSA4caster to before you complete the FAFSA to get a general idea of what federal assistance you might be eligible to receive.