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Follow this three step process to apply for financial aid.

File the FAFSA or Online Renewal FAFSA. File before April 15 to qualify for state aid.

• The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal, state, and University financial aid programs including the Direct (Student) Loan and Direct (Parent) PLUS Loan.
• The FAFSA is filed online at .Ìý
• File the FAFSA by April 15 at the latest to maximize your eligibility.ÌýApril 15 is the state of Indiana's deadline for state-funded programs such as the 21st Century Scholar Award and other awards.
• Add Ã山ǿ¼é's School Code of 001808 to your FAFSA.

Complete all unsatisfied requirements with Ã山ǿ¼é by June 1 for timely processing.

• Check your myÃ山ǿ¼é to see what requirements are still needed.ÌýInstructions are available to help you navigate myÃ山ǿ¼é to view your financial aid package and requirements.
• All unsatisfied requirements must be met in order for Ã山ǿ¼é to review, process, and disburse (pay) awards.
• Processing takes several weeks during peak periods of the year such as July and August so don’t wait to turn in your documents.

Accept, decline or reduce the Direct (Student) Loan on myÃ山ǿ¼é after July 1.

• The Direct Loan will be packaged to eligible students upon receipt of the FAFSA.
• First time Direct Loan borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. First time Direct (Parent) PLUS borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note. All are completed online at .
• Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours for undergraduates) and be in good standing with Ã山ǿ¼é's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to be eligible to receive the Direct Loan and/or Direct PLUS Loan.
• Academic year loans apply to August – May and require two disbursements, one in fall and one in spring.
• Summer Direct Loans require a separate request form available late spring semester.
• Parents who are interested in a Direct Parent PLUS Loan may apply online at  or they may download and print the Parent PLUS Loan Application from our Forms and Documents page after July 1.