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At the time you begin your application for admission, you should begin the financial aid application process. If you wait until you are admitted to apply for financial aid, you may miss important deadlines. Having the requested documents filed with us in advance will expedite the process once you are admitted. When submitting documents, always write the student's full name, Emory ID or SSN (if Emory ID is unknown) on each document. Generally our office can confirm receipt of documentation within 5 - 7 business days from the date the document was mailed.

Applying for financial aid can seem overwhelming at first. The information about the application process, required forms, and deadlines included on this web page will make it simpler for you.

Application Forms and Recommended Filing Date

2010-11 FAFSA
School code 001564
Due At Emory March 1, 2010

2009 Student Federal Tax Return (Only if selected for verification)

Award Notification Begins
April 2010

Step 1: Complete and submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using FAFSA On The Web.

Be sure to include Emory’s School Code 001564 when completing the FAFSA. This code will ensure Emory receives your FAFSA information electronically from the federal processor.

Using FAFSA On The Web:

Emory strongly recommends using FAFSA On The Web. FAFSA On The Web identifies and prompts you to make on-the-spot corrections. FAFSA On The Web includes complete instructions for each question.

It is helpful to have a copy of your 2009 U.S. Income Tax Return available when completing the FAFSA. However, it is better to file with estimated figures than to delay the application process. The estimated figures can be updated by your advisor at a later date if necessary.

In order to electronically sign your FAFSA application, you should register for a PIN (Personal Identification Number). The PIN is an electronic access code that serves as your identifier with the federal processor. The PIN allows you to apply online for federal aid, make corrections to your FAFSA and access your Student Aid Report (SAR).

The Department of Education’s Central Processing System will process your application in three to five days, if you provided electronic signature (using your PIN).

Step 2: After you apply, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR).

Your SAR reports all the information you gave on your FAFSA. If you provided a valid email address when you applied, you will get an email from the federal processor within a few days. The email contains a secure link so you can access your SAR on the web.

Review your SAR carefully to make sure it is correct and complete. If you need to make corrections to the SAR, you can make them online. Your SAR will contain instructions on how to make corrections.

Step 3: Provide a signed copy of your 2009 federal tax return if you have been federally selected for verification.

To know if you have been selected for verification, check your SAR. If there is an asterisk (*) next to the EFC, you’re selected.

Regarding Your Tax Returns: Provide a signed copy of the tax documents, including W-2's. IF you are married and you and your spouse filed separate returns, you should also submit a signed copy of your spouse’s return and W-2’s. You should write your name and Emory ID or SSN (if Emory ID is unknown) at the top of your spouse’s return so the documents can be matched to your file. Computer-generated tax returns are acceptable if formatted line-by-line as a 1040. Forms 8453 and 8879 are not acceptable. Mail returns to the Office of Financial Aid. Estimated or unofficial tax returns are not acceptable for verification purposes.

Step 4: Once you have been admitted to Emory and the requested FAFSA and tax return information (if applicable) are received, your file will be considered complete and will be reviewed by a Financial Aid Advisor.

 

Step 5: After your file has been reviewed and your financial aid eligibility determined, you will be notified by email (your Emory assigned email address) that your award is available for you to view and accept/decline in OPUS.

Your award notification will list your loan eligibility for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters. Loan eligibility for Summer 2010 will be sent separately once you are actually registered for summer classes.

Step 6: We strongly recommend you order a credit history report.

Many students find it necessary to apply for a Federal Graduate Plus Loan or private educational loans to help them meet the cost of education. Because these loans are approved by the lender based upon a valid credit history, we recommend you order a copy of your credit report. You should check it closely for accuracy and resolve any erroneous information prior to applying for the student loans. For this same reason, it is important that you maintain a good credit rating throughout your educational career. The following agencies can provide you with a credit report: Equifax (800) 685-1111, Experian (888) 397-3742 or Trans Union Corporation (800) 800-4213.

Please keep in mind our primary means of communicating with you throughout the year will be email. In addition, it is also very important that we have your correct mailing address. Email and mailing addresses can be updated and reviewed on OPUS under Personal Information. If you are unsure what your OPUS login is, check with the Emory IT Help Desk at 404-727-7777.