Financial Aid Checklist
Detailed Instructions by Month
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Obtain an FSA (Federal Student Aid) User ID
- Both you and your parent (if you are a dependent student) will need an FSA User ID to electronically sign your FASFA.
- It usually takes 2-4 business days for an account to register.
- https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Complete the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Both you and your parent (if you are a dependent student) will need to complete a FASFA.
- Saint Francis University’s federal school code (003366)
- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Review State Grant Application Options
- To be considered for most state grants, you must fill out the FASFA and complete a state grant application.
- As an example, the filing deadline for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration is May 1st.
- You can check your states priority deadlines at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
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Apply for External Scholarship Opportunities
- These are not awarded directly by Saint Francis University
- Visit https://www.francis.edu/external-scholarships for some options
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Register for your Accepted Student Day Event
- Information on scheduling will be available here: https://www.francis.edu/asd
Student Accounts and Pre-registration Opens
- For deposited students
- Not deposited yet? Pay your deposit here.
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Tuition Deposits Due
Finalize State Grant Application
- Deadline for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration is May 1st.
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Master Promissory Note
- Complete this online at https://studentaid.gov/mpn/
- Required for Federal Direct Student loans
Entrance Counseling
- Complete this online at https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling/
- Required for Federal Direct Student loans
Work Study or On-Campus Employment
- Students are responsible to find their own employment
- Review student employment options https://www.francis.edu/scholarships-and-grants#student%20employment
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Apply for Direct Plus Loans (parents)
- Visit https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/parent/landing to apply
- If a parent is denied, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Consider Alternative/Private Loans
- Visit www.elmselect.com for more information.
Explore Work Study or On-Campus Employment
- Students are responsible to find their own employment.
- Review student employment options https://www.francis.edu/scholarships-and-grants#student%20employment
Obtain an FSA (Federal Student Aid) User ID
- Both you and your parent (if you are a dependent student) will need an FSA User ID to electronically sign your FASFA.
- It usually takes 2-4 business days for an account to register.
- https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Complete the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Both you and your parent (if you are a dependent student) will need to complete a FASFA.
- Saint Francis University’s federal school code (003366)
- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Review State Grant Application Options
- To be considered for most state grants, you must fill out the FASFA and complete a state grant application.
- As an example, the filing deadline for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration is May 1st.
- You can check your states priority deadlines at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Apply for External Scholarship Opportunities
- These are not awarded directly by Saint Francis University
- Visit https://www.francis.edu/external-scholarships for some options
Register for your Accepted Student Day Event
- Information on scheduling will be available here: https://www.francis.edu/asd
Student Accounts and Pre-registration Opens
- For deposited students
- Not deposited yet? Pay your deposit here.
Tuition Deposits Due
Finalize State Grant Application
- Deadline for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration is May 1st.
Master Promissory Note
- Complete this online at https://studentaid.gov/mpn/
- Required for Federal Direct Student loans
Entrance Counseling
- Complete this online at https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling/
- Required for Federal Direct Student loans
Work Study or On-Campus Employment
- Students are responsible to find their own employment
- Review student employment options https://www.francis.edu/scholarships-and-grants#student%20employment
Apply for Direct Plus Loans (parents)
- Visit https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/parent/landing to apply
- If a parent is denied, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Consider Alternative/Private Loans
- Visit www.elmselect.com for more information.
Explore Work Study or On-Campus Employment
- Students are responsible to find their own employment.
- Review student employment options https://www.francis.edu/scholarships-and-grants#student%20employment
Why FAFSA Matters for Everyone
Your FAFSA information allows us to provide the best Financial Aid Package possible!
98% of SFU students receive instututional grants and scholarships beyond their Merit Scholarship because the completed their FAFSA Application.