What is the FAFSA & How Do I Apply?
Filing a FAFSA Form With the Federal Government
You can now transfer your data from UtahMentor directly to the U.S. Dept. of Education's online FAFSA on the WEB financial aid application! You may also go directly to the U.S. Dept. of Education's online FAFSA-on-the-WEB.
What Kind of Aid Are You Applying for with this Application?
The application you are about to complete will determine your eligibility for the following Federal Student Financial Aid Programs:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
- Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Federal Perkins Loans
- Federal Work-Study (FWS)
For further information: See The Student Guide, a comprehensive reference to all of the Federal Student Financial Aid programs. The Student Guide is available in college financial aid offices, or upon request from the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID.
The FAFSA is also used to determine your eligibility for other financial aid programs available at Utah campuses.
When Do You Apply?
It is important to file your FAFSA by the annual priority filing date to be considered for all financial aid. Mail your FAFSA between January 1 and March 2. Don't wait to find out if you have been admitted!
Get a Certificate of Mailing from the post office as proof you mailed your application on time. Use the postcard enclosed in the FAFSA for notification that your FAFSA was received by the processor.
When filing your FAFSA, avoid financial aid funding delays by:
- Filing on time
- Using accurate information
- Following FAFSA instructions carefully
- Keeping the Financial Aid Office informed of your current address
File the FAFSA every year you want to be considered for Financial Aid!
