Completing the FAFSA
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for all need-based federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Our FAFSA Code is 002016. We strongly encourage families to complete the FAFSA online.
- Application Deadlines
- Families who are completing the form for the first time should review Common Mistakes to Avoid When Completing the FAFSA
- Eight Easy Steps to the FAFSA: A Student's Guide to the 2009-2010 Free Aplication to Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA")- The financial aid staff at the University of California at Santa Barbara developed this free online tutorial as part of a research project. We have added this link as a resource for families who may be completing the FAFSA in the evenings or weekends. Please contact our office directly during regular business hours if you need additional clarification on this information.
- Videos (in English and Spanish) to help you complete the FAFSA
- Helping Foster Youth and Wards of the Court Complete the FAFSA- from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- Treatment of 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment in the 2009-2010 Federal Need Analysis
Federal Student Aid Fact Sheets
- Federal Student Aid at a Glance
- What Information Do I Need When I Fill Out the FAFSA?
- What's So Great About Doiing the FAFSA online?
- Who Is my "Parent" When I Complete the FAFSA?
Families With Special Circumstances
If your family has unusual circumstances (such as loss of employment) that might impact your eligibility for need-based aid programs, please send that information directly to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Make sure that the student’s name and Social Security number is clearly indicated on all correspondence sent to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
- Programs for families impacted by natural disasters-To assist families, students and financial aid counselors around the country and in our area, we've compiled a list of resources for those affected by natural disasters.
- "Dislocated Workers"
- Displaced Homemakers
- Homeless Youth /Youth at risk for homelessness
- Youth with other special family circumstances
Questions About Your Federal Tax Return ?
See our page on Federal Income Tax Issues for more information.
Student Aid Report (SAR) -
You should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately four to six weeks after submitting a paper application. If you completed the application online, you should receive your SAR immediately. Check the SAR for accuracy and notify the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid immediately at finaid@loyno.edu if you notice any errors. Your SAR will also indicate whether or not your application has been randomly picked for verification by the federal processor.
Students who complete thir applications online should carefully read all information on their confirmation page. Once you see this page, you know that you have successfully completed the process. The following sample gives you an idea of the information you will receive :
Updated November 9, 2009