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 easier for you.

One-Year MBA students beginning their program in Summer 2010 will need to submit two applications for financial aid:

1. 2009-10 FAFSA to cover financial aid for the Summer 2010 award period along with 2008 Student Tax Return if selected for verification
2. 2010-11 FAFSA to cover financial aid for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 award period along with 2009 Student Tax Return if selected for verification

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.

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

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

Remember to complete both the 2009-10 FAFSA (used to determine Summer 2010 aid eligibility) and the 2010-12 FAFSA (used to determine Fall 2010/Spring 2011 aid eligibility).

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. The data reported on the FAFSA is used by Emory’s Financial Aid Office to award student loans.

Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office of the Business School and do not require you to complete the FAFSA. Any questions you may have concerning scholarship eligibility should be directed to the Business School.

Using FAFSA On The Web:

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, provided you have provided an 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: For the 2010-11 award year, you may want to complete and submit the College Scholarship Service PROFILE application if you will have a significant decrease in income as a result of your enrollment. While the CSS Profile form is not required in order to receive federal student loans, the supplemental income data provided on this form will assure you are considered for maximum Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan.

To register with the College Scholarship Service and obtain a username and password, click on PROFILE Online under “Pay For College” and follow the instructions. Make sure you select Emory's PROFILE code 5187 before exiting the registration process. This code is needed for Emory to receive your PROFILE results.

It takes about one week from the time you submit your PROFILE application for your information to be delivered electronically to Emory. Once you have completed your PROFILE, you will receive an online PROFILE acknowledgement. Review the acknowledgment carefully to make sure it is correct and complete.

The PROFILE application requires a fee. You may pay by credit or debit card or electronic check when completing the online application.

Once you submit your PROFILE, you cannot revise your information online. Any changes must be sent directly to Emory.

Step 4: Provide a signed copy of your Student federal tax return if you have been federally selected for verification.

2008 Tax Return will be needed if selected for verification on the 2009-10 FAFSA.

2009 Tax Return will be needed if selected for verification on the 2010-11 FAFSA.

To know if you have been selected for verification, check your SAR. If there is an asterisk (*) next to the EFC, your FAFSA has been selected for verification by the federal processor.

Step 5: 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.

The advisor reviewing your file will determine whether you are eligible to receive federal student loans. During this review, you may be asked to submit additional documents. Please check OPUS frequently for outstanding items under your To Do List.

Step 6: 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.

Please note you will be sent separate email notification for the Summer 2010 academic period and the Fall 2010/Spring 2011 academic period.

Step 7: 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) 888-4213.

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.