Why am I being asked to take more steps after I already completed the FAFSA and got confirmation from them?
The amounts provided from the FAFSA are estimated amounts, and you are required to be fully eligible at the school level before receiving any funding through the FAFSA.
Being awarded financial aid is an process not a checklist, and requires you to take action along the way. Most, if not all, of the steps are required by the federal government.
Start early to give yourself plenty of time! Depending on your situation, the process can take a while. Note: If you are being asked for additional information and/or documents, you may have been selected for verification. Not to worry, this step just requires the school to verify the information you put on the FASFA is accurate.
Eligibility
Find out more about who is eligible for aid and how need is determined.
Forms
Here is your one-stop for all SF financial aid forms.
Verification
Being asked for more information after you got confirmation from FAFSA? Learn why, and how to make the process go more smoothly.
Book Charging
Can I use my financial aid to get books at the book store? Answer to that question and others can be found here.
Disbursements
Where to look if you are wondering when you will get your financial aid money.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Read about how your academic standing affects your financial aid.
Return of Title IV Funds
Determine if you should drop or withdraw from that class - it could cost you!
Check Status
Steps to viewing your financial aid status.
Financial Aid Process
- Submit FAFSA & List SF 001519
- Apply for Admission / Readmit
- Have high school diploma / GED & all transcripts sent from previous institutions
- If selected for Verification: check eSantaFe & turn in all requested documents
- Keep checking eSantaFe! Deferments & Book Charges are given to students w/ enough aid.
- Attend classes; maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Receive aid funds via BankMobile
- Reapply using the FAFSA every academic year, as early as October 1st
- Stay on track with degree & coursework