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2013-2014 FAFSA

File Today!



It is time for students to file their 2013-2014 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Filing the FAFSA is a free process. Indiana State University's priority date is March 1, 2013.


Instructions

For instructions for filing the FAFSA, visit applying for aid. 



Deadlines


To ensure timely processing, the FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible—and well before ISU's priority date of March 1, 2013. Forms and documents should be submitted by July 29 in order to allow time for 
processing.




What You Need To Know About Financial Aid for 2013-2014


    

  1. The 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) is easier than ever. Visit  www.fafsa.gov to file using your 
estimated household income and demographics. File by March 1 for priority consideration. 

     

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  2. Revisit your FAFSA before May 15 to provide your final tax information. Use the IRS data retrieval tool to automatically 
upload your tax return data to the FAFSA. After submitting, review your confirmation screen to ensure you have the appropriate 
signatures and zero error messages.  

     

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  3. Indiana State University's Office of Student Financial Aid will make estimated offers in late March. Incoming freshmen 
will be mailed a paper letter. All other students will be contacted via email, and estimated awards will be posted in the 
MyISU Portal. 

    

    IMPORTANT: Just because an award has been offered to you does not mean your aid package is complete. To view unsatisfied 
items, visit the MyISU Portal > Financial Aid  > Financial Aid Requirements.


    

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  4. Over 30% of ISU students will have to verify the information on the FAFSA by undergoing a process called "verification." 
Students selected for verification will be notified. If you are selected, visit verification 
for instructions.

     

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  5. If you are interested in student or parent loans, you must submit an application. Stafford loan borrowers, click here 
for the application. Parent borrowers, click here. Loans will be processed 
starting July 1. First-time borrowers also have to submit signatures online.  Review the loan application for instructions.

     

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  6. Eligibility is contingent on enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, 
and citizenship. If you are not sure whether you 
meet these criteria, visit eligibility for details.

     

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  7. Financial aid will start disbursing in August. Federal monies will disburse 10 days before classes begin in the fall. 
Refunds are issued 2-3 days after your account is paid in full. For more information, bookmark refunds.

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Assistance


For assistance filing the FAFSA, contact ISU's Office of Student Financial Aid. 
No appointment is needed.






Contact


Student Financial Aid

220 North 7th Street

150 Tirey Hall

Indiana State University

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