How To Apply
How returning and newly accepted graduate students can apply for financial aid
Step 1:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our Title IV code is 003287.
While there is no deadline to apply for aid, remember that it takes at least six weeks for the complete processing of financial aid and loans. If you wish to have your bill paid in full by the beginning of the term, receive any excess funds in a timely manner and to avoid late fees, you must complete the above items by this six-week deadline. No financial aid can be processed for students not enrolled.
Step 2:
Complete the Web Institutional Data Form (WIDF), which is made available during the spring semester. No aid will be awarded until this form is completed.
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 https://my.lasalle.edu, and then click on Brother 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 delay in having your aid credited to your account.
If your financial aid is not in place to pay your bill for the beginning of the term for whatever reason, then you must be prepared to use a payment plan offered by the Office of Student and Accounts Receivable. If you do not make the necessary payment arrangements, you will incur a late fee.
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 e-mail us at
finserv@lasalle.edu
