Step-by-Step Process
Filing the FAFSA
Step 1: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1. The filing deadline for priority consideration is December 1. When completing the FAFSA, we recommend that you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer your tax information directly from the IRS onto your FAFSA.
Step 2: Receive Financial Aid Offer. First year and incoming transfer students will receive this information in the mail.