ASU Financial Aid

How do I get financial aid at ASU?

1. Create an Studentaid.gov account (FSA ID)

   Whether you’re a student or parent, you’ll need to create your own account on studentaid.gov to complete federal student aid tasks. You’ll use the same FSA ID every year.

2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

   You’ll need your driver’s license, bank statements, parent information and more. The FAFSA is officially open for the 2025–2026 academic year.  ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081. Complete the FAFSA here.

   CSS Profile: CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges to award nonfederal institutional aid. The tool helps us determine eligibility and understand your specific financial situation. CSS Profile is available to qualifying domestic noncitizens who are unable to complete the FAFSA. ASU's CSS Code is 4007.

    

   Please note: If you are eligible to submit the FAFSA, do not submit a CSS Profile application.

    

3. Review your FAFSA Summary Report

   This will be emailed to you from the Department of Education 3-4 days after your FAFSA has been processed.

4. Look out for additional verification documents we need to process your FAFSA in My ASU

   Return the documents quickly so that we can continue to process your file without delays.

5. Financial Aid and Scholarship Services will send you your Financial Aid Offer letter

   Review your offer through the finances tab in My ASU. About five days before classes start, financial aid disbursement begins. Your scholarship and grant money will automatically be applied. You will need to accept loan offers before those funds are available. If you have any financial aid funds left over after paying your tuition and other charges, you’ll receive a refund. The quickest way to get your refund is to enroll in direct deposit.

6. Apply for Scholarships

   After you submit the FAFSA, you can explore scholarships using ASU's Scholarship Universe. Scholarships are gift aid — money for college that you don’t have to repay. And there are tons of scholarships out there for all kinds of students based on region, interests, majors, goals and lots more. Apply for any and all that you qualify for no matter how small they may seem. They add up quickly.

7. Enroll In direct deposit

   If you have any financial aid funds left over after paying your tuition and other charges, you’ll receive a refund. The quickest (and safest) way to get your refund is to enroll in direct deposit.

8. Maintain eligibility

   You’ll need to maintain a certain GPA and complete relevant coursework in a certain timeframe. If you are a scholarship recipient, you’ll need to meet renewal criteria.

9. File a FAFSA every year

   You’ll need to submit a new FAFSA every year you’re in college to continue receiving federal financial aid.