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.

The Weekend Executive MBA (WEMBA) program spans two academic years. This requires the student to submit two applications for financial aid:

1. 2009-10 FAFSA to cover financial aid for the Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 terms 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. The 2010-11 FAFSA will be available online beginning January 1, 2010.

At the time you begin your application for admission, you should begin the financial aid application process. The following information explaining how to apply, required forms, and deadlines should help to guide you through the process.

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 Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 aid eligibility) and the 2010-11 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.

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, if you have 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 federal tax returns to the Office of Financial Aid only 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.

Required documents and/or incomplete items should be submitted to our office as soon as possible. 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 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.

The advisor reviewing your file will determine whether you are eligible to receive federal 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 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 in OPUS

Based on the 2009-10 FAFSA, you will first be notified of your financial aid for the Spring 2010 semester. After you have registered for summer classes, we will notify you of your financial aid options for Summer 2010. Once again, the notification will be sent to you via your Emory assigned email account. If you have expended your full 2009-10 Federal Stafford Loan eligibility, you will be directed to our website for information on how to apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS loan and private education loans to cover your cost of attendance.

You will be sent a separate notification email for Fall 2010/Spring 2011 academic period that will based on the 2010-11 FAFSA.

Please keep in mind our primary means of communicating with you throughout the year will be email. 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.