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USU is affordable, accessible and waiting for your application.</p> <div class="row flex-container mb-5"> <div class="p-1 col-12"> <div class="bg-warning p-3 text-center offset-lg-column"> <h2 class="h1 text-white"><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2025 - 2026 FAFSA is now Open!</span></a></h2> <p class="lead text-white">Submit your new FAFSA for the year today! <a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">Start Your FAFSA Today!</a></p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <h2 class="h1">Federal Aid</h2> <p><span style="font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Federal aid is financial assistance provided by the federal government through grants, work-study, and federal loans. The amount you are eligible for in each category is determined by the information you provide on your FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please </span><strong style="font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">take time to review the information and steps </strong><span style="font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">on this page which will help you navigate the FAFSA and federal aid. <br></span></p> <div class="alert alert-info"><span><strong>Note:</strong> All students are encouraged to apply for the FAFSA. Some </span><a href="/financial-support/scholarships.php">scholarships</a><span> require the completion of this federal aid application to determine eligibility.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-12 d-flex"> <div class="bg-primary p-3 d-flex flex-column text-center justify-content-start align-items-center mb-3 w-100"> <h2 class="text-white">Grants</h2> <span class="fa-stack fa-4x mx-auto my-4"> <i class="fas fa-circle fa-stack-2x text-white"></i> <i class="fas fa-check fa-stack-1x text-primary"> </i> </span><span class="sr-only"></span> <br> <p class="text-white">A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund, or you receive a TEACH Grant and don’t complete your service obligation). </p> <a class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-lg" href="/financial-support/grants">Discover More</a></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-12 d-flex"> <div class="bg-primary p-3 d-flex flex-column text-center justify-content-start align-items-center mb-3 w-100"> <h2 class="text-white">Work-Study</h2> <span class="fa-stack fa-4x mx-auto my-4"> <i class="fas fa-circle fa-stack-2x text-white"></i> <i class="fas fa-graduation-cap fa-stack-1x text-primary"> </i> </span><span class="sr-only"></span> <br> <p class="text-white"><span>The Federal Work-Study Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time. You’ll earn at least the current federal minimum wage. However, you may earn more depending on the type of work you do and the skills required for the position.</span></p> <a class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-lg" href="/financial-support/work-study">Explore More</a></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-12 d-flex"> <div class="bg-primary p-3 d-flex flex-column text-center justify-content-start align-items-center mb-3 w-100"> <h2 class="text-white">Federal Loans</h2> <span class="fa-stack fa-4x mx-auto my-4"> <i class="fas fa-circle fa-stack-2x text-white"></i> <i class="fas fa-money-bill-wave fa-stack-1x text-primary"> </i> </span><span class="sr-only"></span> <br> <p class="text-white"><span>A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you apply for financial aid, you may be offered loans as part of your school’s financial aid offer. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.</span></p> <a class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-lg" href="/financial-support/federalloans">Invest In You</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bar bg-primary"> <div class="container"> <img src="/admissions/images/this-is-our-state.png" class="w-100" alt="This is our State"> </div> </div> <div class="container xl h-bold mb-5"> <div class="row py-3"> <div class="col-12 col-md-8 order-2 order-md-1"> <h2 class="h1" id="fafsa-eligibility">Applying For Federal Aid</h2> <p>As long as you are a U.S. citizen or<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/non-us-citizens">eligible non-citizen</a><span> </span>who is admitted into a degree-seeking program at USU, you are eligible for federal financial aid. If you are not seeking a USU degree or certificate, please<span> </span><a href="/financial-support/contact-us.php">contact us</a><span> </span>to evaluate your eligibility for aid. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education has prepared an<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements">online eligibility checklist</a><span> </span>and a<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/">student aid estimator</a>.<br><br></p> <p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a-TwgHXzh7s?rel=0&enablejsapi=1" allow="accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> </p> <h3 id="fafsa-deadline" class="text-info">Submission Deadline</h3> <p><span>The FAFSA needs to be completed each year you wish to receive aid. The 25-26 FAFSA (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026) is anticipated to open for all students on December 1, 2024. USU is a testing partner with the Department of Ed and as a result, some USU students will be able to submit the FAFSA in November of 2024. But in general, the FAFSA will open to all students in December. Our advice to you is to apply early, when the FAFSA 25-26 opens. Because of complex federal requirements, it can take several weeks to process your application. (In some cases an application can be processed in one to two weeks.) We recommend applying at least two or three months before you plan to start school to avoid any delays. However, you can still submit your FAFSA during the semester you are seeking aid for.</span></p> <h3 id="fafsa-transfer-student" class="text-info">Transfer Student</h3> <p>If you borrowed Federal Direct Loans at your previous school, your loan eligibility may be limited for the current academic year. Please be aware of<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized#how-much-can-i-borrow">federal student loan limits</a>. Federal Pell Grants also have a<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell/calculate-eligibility">lifetime limitation</a>.</p> <h3 id="getting-married" class="text-info">Getting Married Soon?</h3> <p>If you are getting married, and need help updating or filling out the FAFSA as a married student, please review these <a href="/financial-support/change-of-marital-status.php">instructions</a> on how to update your FAFSA for marital status changes. This update can also be used if your marital status has changed from married to divorced. If you need further assistance, please <a href="/financial-support/contact-us.php">contact us</a>.</p> <h3 id="fafsa-submission" class="text-info">Submit Your FAFSA</h3> <p>Visit<span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">Federal Student Aid</a><span> </span>to submit your FAFSA. The USU school code for the FAFSA is 003677. In some cases, portions of the FAFSA may already be filled out if you applied the year before. You will need to update only financial information respective to the tax year requested and review the rest for accuracy. Paper applications are also available through Student Financial Support. Applying through the mail may be slower and more prone to errors.</p> <div class="alert alert-danger"><strong>Don't pay for FAFSA!</strong></div> <div class="alert alert-primary"><strong>Our office offers help with FAFSA preparation and submission for free. Don't let the FAFSA intimidate you. <a href="/financial-support/contact-us">We are here to help you!</a></strong></div> <p style="text-align: center;"> <div class="text-center"><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" target="_blank" class="btn btn-success btn-lg btn-wrap btn-block ">Unlock Your Aid Options</a></div> <br><em>Learn how the 24-25 FAFSA has<span> </span><a href="/financial-support/fafsa-simplification.php">changed and improved!</a>.</em></p> <div class="row py-3"> <div class="col"> <h2 class="h1">Financial Aid Next Steps</h2> <h3 id="fafsa-accept-aid" class="text-info">Follow these steps to receive your aid:</h3> <div class="step-guide vertical"> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">1</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Review your Student Aid Report</span></h4> <p><span>After submitting your FAFSA, a </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct/sar-student-aid-report">Student Aid Report (SAR)</a><span> will be available.</span><br><br><span>If you provide a valid email address, you’ll receive an email from noreply@fafsa.gov with instructions on how to access an online copy of your SAR. Please review this report for any processing problems.</span><br><br><span>If you don't provide a valid email address on your FAFSA form, you will receive either a paper SAR or a SAR Acknowledgement via postal mail.</span></p> </div> <div class="step-bar"> </div> </div> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">2</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Check Your Email & Text Messages</span></h4> <p><span><em>Emails come from financialaid@finaid.usu.edu and SMS text messages come from (855) 711-0017. <br></em><strong><br>Incoming Aggies: </strong>Please check the email you used to submit your FAFSA and any emails you have provided to USU. <br><br><strong>Continuing Aggies:</strong> Please check your<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://it.usu.edu/studentemail">USU student email</a><span>. </span><span><br><br></span><strong>We will email and text you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>If there is information on your FAFSA that needs to be verified.</li> <li>Your Federal Aid Offer. <ul> <li>Review your Federal Aid Offer. If your family's financial circumstances have changed due to extenuating circumstances or if you have unusual expenses, please<span> </span><a href="/financial-support/contact-us.php">contact your Federal Aid Counselor</a> to discuss an<span> </span><a href="/financial-support/appeals.php">appeal</a>. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="step-bar"> </div> </div> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">3</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Accept Your Aid</span></h4> <p><span>After you receive your Financial Aid Offer, visit the following pages to learn which steps you need to take to accept your aid:</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="/financial-support/grants.php">Grants</a></li> <li><a href="/financial-support/work-study.php">Work-Study</a> <ul> <li>If you were not offered Work-Study, it is not too late to request Work-Study and see if you are eligible.</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="/financial-support/federalloans.php">Federal Education Loans</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="step-bar"> </div> </div> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">4</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Update Your USU Preferences</span></h4> <div class="step-description"> <ul> <li><a href="https://myid.usu.edu/account/delegate">Assign delegates</a> - Privacy restrictions require that you set up your parents, spouse, or someone else as a delegate if you want them to speak on your behalf or have access to your financial aid information.</li> <li>Set up<span> </span><a href="/financial-support/direct-deposit.php">Direct Deposit</a><span> </span>- This will facilitate the process of refunding money to you in the future.</li> <li>Set up your<span> </span><a href="https://myid.usu.edu/account/phrase/index">Security Phrase</a><span> </span>- When you call our office, a security phrase is<span> </span><strong>required</strong> to access information about your account.</li> <li>Update your<span> </span><a href="https://ss.banner.usu.edu/BannerGeneralSsb/ssb/personalInformation#/personalInformationMain">mailing address</a><span> </span>– a valid mailing address is required for important notifications.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="step-bar"> </div> </div> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">5</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Requirements To Maintain Your Aid</span></h4> <p><span>Receiving Federal Aid (grants, work-study, or federal loans) comes with </span><a href="/financial-support/terms.php">Rights and Responsibilities</a><span>. The Department of Education requires certain </span><a href="/financial-support/academicstandards.php">Academic Standards and Progress</a><span> to remain in good standing.</span><br><br><span>If you have any questions or need clarification on any of these terms, please don't hesitate to </span><a href="/financial-support/contact-us.php">contact us or meet with your Federal Aid Counselor</a><span>. </span><strong>We are here to help!</strong></p> </div> <div class="step-bar"> </div> </div> <div class="step"> <div class="step-indicator">6</div> <div class="step-description"> <h4><span>Apply For Scholarships</span></h4> <p><span>Visit the Student Financial Support scholarship page to </span><a href="/financial-support/scholarships.php">apply for scholarships</a><span>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 order-1 col-lg-4 order-md-2"> <div class="nav-onpage nav-onpage-lg-sticky"> <h2 class="h4 text-bold">FAFSA</h2> <ul id="scrollspy396567" class="nav flex-column"> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" data-scrolling="yes">Submit my FAFSA</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#fafsa-eligibility" data-scrolling="yes">Eligibility</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#fafsa-deadline" data-scrolling="yes">Submission Deadline</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#fafsa-transfer-student" data-scrolling="yes">Transfer Student</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#getting-married" data-scrolling="yes">Getting Married Soon?</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#fafsa-submission" data-scrolling="yes">Submit Your FAFSA</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#fafsa-accept-aid" data-scrolling="yes">Accept Aid</a></li> <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="/financial-support/fafsa-simplification.php" data-scrolling="yes">24-25 FAFSA Changes</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="bar my-0 py-5 bg-gray-lighter"> <div class="container-fluid h-bold pb-0 pb-lg-5"> <h2 class="h1 text-bold text-center mt-5">Additional Federal Aid Resources</h2> <div class="row no-gutters mt-0 mx-auto"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 mx-auto my-3"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/deadlines">Federal Aid Deadlines</a></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Federal financial aid is time sensitive. Familiarize yourself with FAFSA processing deadlines to increase your access to federal aid.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mr-auto"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center text-primary h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/coa">Cost of Attendance</a></h3> <p class="text-center"><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Your USU costs depend on your degree and housing. Check USU's estimates for your personalized cost.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 ml-auto"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/consortiumagreement">Consortium Agreement</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">A consortium agreement lets schools share credits and enrollment details so you can get federal aid at USU.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/appeals">Federal Aid Appeals</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Life changes happen! If your federal aid no longer fits your finances, visit this page to explore appeal options.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/summeraid">Summer Aid</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Federal aid may be available for summer semesters at USU.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/privateloans">Private Loans</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Explore private education loans, application steps, comparisons, and lenders.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/terms">Federal Aid Rights & Responsibilities</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Summary of your rights and responsibilities as a federal aid recipient.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/academicstandards">Academic Requirements for Federal Aid</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Learn what it means to stay eligible for federal aid, which differs from USU's academic requirements.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/academic_participation">Federal Aid Participation Requirements</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">Federal aid requires academic participation. Learn how USU tracks it and what to do if you're asked to provide proof.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3 my-3 mx-auto ranking d-lg-none"> <div class="bg-white shadow mx-3 h-100 beforeScrollDown onScrollRevert beforeScrollInvisible"> <div class="h-100"> <div class="p-5"> <h3 class="text-center h3 text-uppercase"><a class="stretched-link link-dash" href="/financial-support/earlywithdrawal">Early Withdrawl</a></h3> <p><span style="color: var(--cms-region--primary-black); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 1.125rem;">Federal aid requires academic participation. 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