The University of Louisville's Office of Financial Aid staff is dedicated to providing students and their families with courteous and efficient financial services while complying with all federal, state and university policies. Our goal is to help you explore your options and make your academic goals more affordable.
We provide both walk-in and by appointment counseling to current and prospective students Monday through Friday. On Thursdays the office is closed until 12:30 p.m. except during peak processing time and orientations. We also provide assistance to both current and prospective students through our Call Center. Representatives are available from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Representatives will answer general financial aid questions as well as some specific account inquiries. FERPA privacy restrictions may restrict us from answering some questions over the phone.
Important Announcements
Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application
Continuing Student Scholarship Application
The Continuing Student Scholarship application deadline is March 29, 2019 (extended from March 15, 2019 to accommodate system upgrade)..
Complete the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2018-2019 FAFSA
Complete the for the 2018-19 academic year using 2016 income and tax data.
2019-2020 FAFSA
Complete the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using 2017 income and tax data. FILE NOW to maximize your potential award eligibility for the for next year.
What Year FAFSA and When?
Application Dates
School Year/Semesters of Attendance |
FAFSA Submission Window |
Required Tax and Income information |
Fall 2018,Spring 2019 and Summer 2019 |
October 1,2017–June 30,2019 |
2016 |
Fall 2019,Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 |
October 1,2018–June 30,2020 |
2017 |
Online Resources
Federal Student Aid and the U.S. Department of Education offers a checklist as you prepare to complete the FAFSA. Step-by-step guidance can be found here.
The National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators has created helpful checklists with information and forms students and parents will want to have on-hand to help streamline the process of filling out the FAFSA.
Students will also need the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to sign the FAFSA. If you have forgotten or misplaced your FSA ID, please visit the Manage My FSA ID website and follow the instructions for retrieving your FSA ID.
First-Time Direct Loan Borrower at UofL
For student Direct Loans to disburse in a timely manner, it is critical students complete all required steps if interested in borrowing the loan funds. For loans, this includes loan acceptance in ULink and completing the Master Promissory Note(s) and Entrance Counseling with the Department of Education.
Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note for Direct Loans can be completed online.
myStudentAid App
The Department of Education has launched a new mobile app called myStudentAid.
The app allows students or parents to securely fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) entirely from their mobile device. Previously, the FAFSA.gov website had limitation when being accessed from a mobile device and the full function of the site could only be utilized from a desktop computer. So the Department of Education Federal Student Aid office developed the app to provide mobile options to access financial aid.
In addition to submitting a new FAFSA, students can also:
- Correct a previously filed FAFSA
- Renew an old FAFSA application
- Edit or manage an FSA ID
- Check federal loan and financial aid history
The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android.
Financial Aid and Degree Requirements
If you are enrolled in a course(s) that does not count toward your degree requirements, the course(s) cannot be used to determine your enrollment status for federal financial aid and state need-based aid purposes. This means you cannot receive federal financial aid and state need-based aid for any course that does not count toward your degree requirements.
If it is determined you are enrolled in a course(s) that does not meet your degree requirements, your aid will be reviewed and any necessary adjustments will be made. You will be responsible for settling any potential outstanding balance created.
If you are aware you are enrolled in a course(s) that does not meet your degree requirements, please notify our office as soon as possible.
Upcoming Important Dates
March 11-17
Spring break
March 29, 2019
Last day to apply for the Continuing Student Scholarship
April 1
Spring 2019 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal deadline
Previous Important Dates for Reference
February 15, 2019
19-20 application closed for scholarships managed by the Student Financial Aid Office
January 1, 2019
Continuing Student Scholarship application available through ULink
November 1, 2018
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadline