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Step 1: Count the Cost
Step 2: Financial Opportunities and Options
Step 3: Apply for BYU Scholarships by Appropriate Deadlines
Step 4: Apply for Federal Financial Aid
Step 5: Complete Your To-do List Items and Read your Messages
Step 6: Review Your Awards
Step 7: Disbursement
Financial Aid News
News: Dates to Remember
April 1, 2012
Get started Spring term 2012 in the know. Here is a calendar of important upcoming events and dates. We will be processing awards and disbursements based on these dates:
For more details, visit our dates and deadlines page.
News: 7 Questions for the Beginning of the Semester
Updated: April 25, 2012
Each semester begins with students asking lots of questions. As you get ready, here are seven questions to help you be prepared...
- How much school will cost? Check out BYU's published Cost of Attendance and create a financial plan with a budget.
- What is the difference between a grant and a loan? Learn the difference between the different types of aid... browse Step 2.
- How will you contact me? We send you messages, reminders, award notification, and more through My Financial Center's secure Message Center.
- How do I know if I am eligible? Make sure you have a basic understanding of what it takes to be eligible... and stay eligible for your aid.
- How much of a loan should I accept? Deciding how much to borrow is an important decision for you during the financial aid application process. Consult with your parents, our leaders, or a financial aid counselor for advice.
- When am I going to get my money? Disbursement is a process--after completing the application process and being eligible your aid is posted to your Student Account, applied toward any tuition and health plan charges and then excess is refunded. Reference the 2011-12 Application Checklist or dates to remember for more information.
- Am I too late to apply for federal financial aid? You are late to the game but get started today with our 2011-12 Application Checklist.
News: Planning Ahead for Fall 2012
November 30, 2011
In one month students will be able to complete their 2012-2013 FAFSAs online! Although some students like to hurry and fill it out the FAFSA (about 2300 this year), it will help you out if you wait until after you have completed your federal taxes.
By waiting to complete your FAFSA after you have done your taxes will allow you to use the IRS transfer tool. We strongly advise all students to use the IRS transfer tool.
Also, check out these helpful links for more information:
Where do I complete the FAFSA? www.fafsa.ed.gov
When should I apply? Checklist for 2012-2013
How do I use the IRS transfer tool? Step by Step Help
News: New Scholarship Deadline
Do you want a scholarship? We have a new scholarship application deadline for continuing students. Complete the BYU Scholarship Application by March 1 to be considered.
The March 1 deadline allows for applicants to complete their federal taxes and FAFSA before the deadline. Why is that important? Well, we want students to be considered for every scholarship possible. BYU offers academic, private, and need-based awards--we'll need your FAFSA for those need-based ones.
So remember, as a continuing student you will complete your taxes, your FAFSA, and your BYU Scholarship application before March 1.
Note: New applicants to BYU (i.e., new freshman and transfers) must complete the BYU Scholarship Application by the admissions deadline and can then complete their FAFSA by March 1.
