How To Apply
How Day Incoming Students Should Apply for Financial Aid
Step 1:
Our priority deadline date for filing the FAFSA is February 15. Spring transfer students should complete the FAFSA for spring admission by December 1. (You might still be eligible for some types of financial aid if you miss this deadline). Our Title IV code is 003287.
You may apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Step 2:
Complete the La Salle University Web Institutional Data Form. Further instructions regarding this will be sent to you after May 1st.
Step 3:
Every year, the federal government randomly selects a group of students for verification. If you're selected, you will be required to submit additional documentation in order to complete your application. This paperwork can be obtained from the forms section of the Student Financial Services website.
Aside from verification, there may be other special circumstances pertaining to your application, for which we will need to collect various documentation. You will receive a letter that details the additional documentation needed. All documentation must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of our request letter. (See the section below on deadlines for more information). No aid will be awarded until all requested documentation is received by our office.
You may use the La Salle University portal to see what documentation is needed and if it has been received by the Office of Student Financial Services. To view this information, log on to the La Salle portal, and then click on Br. LUWIS.
Why Are These Deadline Dates So Important to You?
The purpose of our deadlines is to assure that your financial aid is credited to your account by the start of the fall term. However, filing late or submitting requested documentation after the deadline may cause a reduction in your financial aid award or a delay in having your aid credited to your account.
If you miss the application or the additional documentation deadline, you must be prepared to use the TuitionPay® plan offered by the Office of Student and Accounts Receivable. Information concerning TuitionPay® can be obtained by contacting 1-800-635-0120. If you do not make the necessary payment arrangements, you will incur a late charge that will not be waived.
Also, if you miss the deadlines and your financial aid is not in place, then you must be prepared for a delay in receiving a refund check for living expenses or a transfer of funds to your gold card to buy books.
You can reach the Office of Student Financial Services at 215-951-1070 or use the La Salle portal to view your aid information.
