It’s no secret that college is a major investment. But studies show that it’s an investment that pays dividends. And the good news is, you have access to many forms of financial aid to help pay for it — you’re not alone in this. Learn about the various types of financial aid, how to get them and everything else you need to know to get help paying for college.
Whether you’re a student or parent, you’ll need to create your own account on studentaid.gov to complete federal student aid tasks. You’ll use the same FSA ID every year.
You’ll need your driver’s license, bank statements, parent information and more. The FAFSA is officially open for the 2024–2025 academic year. The new FAFSA is a simplified and streamlined experience years in the making. Many students are ready to get started and will be completing their FAFSA this month, so if you experience a pause or can't log in, please just wait a few hours or set a reminder for the next day to jump back in with your FSA ID and complete the application. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081. Complete the FAFSA form here. CSS Profile: CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges to award nonfederal institutional aid. The tool helps us determine eligibility and understand your specific financial situation. CSS Profile is available to qualifying domestic noncitizens who are unable to complete the FAFSA. ASU's CSS Code is 4007. Please note: If you are eligible to submit the FAFSA, do not submit a CSS Profile application.
This will be emailed to you from the Department of Education 3-4 days after your FAFSA has been processed.
Review your offer through the finances tab in My ASU. About five days before classes start, financial aid disbursement begins. Your scholarship and grant money will automatically be applied. You will need to accept loan offers before those funds are available. If you have any financial aid funds left over after paying your tuition and other charges, you’ll receive a refund. The quickest way to get your refund is to enroll in direct deposit.
After you submit the FAFSA, you can explore scholarships using the scholarship search tool. Scholarships are gift aid — money for college that you don’t have to repay. And there are tons of scholarships out there for all kinds of students based on region, interests, majors, goals and lots more. Apply for any and all that you qualify for no matter how small they may seem. They add up quickly.
If you have any financial aid funds left over after paying your tuition and other charges, you’ll receive a refund. The quickest (and safest) way to get your refund is to enroll in direct deposit.
You’ll need to maintain a certain GPA and complete relevant coursework in a certain timeframe. If you are a scholarship recipient, you’ll need to meet renewal criteria.
You’ll need to submit a new FAFSA every year you’re in college to continue receiving federal financial aid.
