FAFSA

There are basically two types of financial aid; financial aid that is free and financial aid that will have to be repaid at some point. The free kind comes in the form of grants and scholarships. The other kind comes in the form of loans-there are federal and alternative loans. Applying for financial aid is quite simple. (The following information is for U.S. and permanent residents only; International students are not eligible for federal aid.)

First, complete the FAFSA:

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your key to federal and state student aid. Even if you don't expect to take out a federal loan, we recommend you complete the FAFSA. It will allow you to be considered for other types of assistance through Andrews University's Student Financial Services office. The quickest way to apply is online. You'll also find an application inside your Andrews University financial aid packet or you can pick up one in our office. If you choose snail mail, be sure to submit your FAFSA to the address on the form. It generally takes several weeks for the Federal Student Aid Programs office to prepare its report, and we will need that before we can evaluate your aid request. Remember, the FAFSA will ask you to supply federal school codes for every university to which you are applying. The Andrews University code is 002238.

Second, turn in these other documents:

Andrews University Financial Information Sheet
IRS Data Retrieval Tool or Income Tax Transcript
W-2s for student/parent or student/spouse

Once your FAFSA has been filed and your other financial aid documents are in, the Student Financial Services team will prepare your award package. You will be assigned a financial advisor based on the first letter of your last name. Your financial advisor will help:

Ensure that your aid package is in compliance with federal/state regulations
Arrange a payment plan to cover any costs not financed by financial aid
Answer any questions you have regarding your account or financial aid

Undergraduate Students (U.S. residents)

Andrews Gift
In addition to the Andrews Partnership Scholarship, Andrews University makes Andrews Gift monies available to help satisfy the student's need as determined by the financial aid information. To be eligible for Andrews Gift, students must complete the financial aid application process.

Three dates to remember:

March 15–File your FAFSA and turn in all necessary documents to Student Financial Services.
July 15–Run your Financial Plan step at Registration Central. Registration Central will calculate your expenses and let you know if you will have any payments due. If you do require a down payment, have that payment receipted before.
August 15–Check back at Registration Central to make sure your Financial Plan box is checked off.

By following these dates you’ll be able to purchase your books before classes begin, move into the Residence Halls, and also eat at Dining Services.