Returning students must reapply each year for financial aid. Gather the appropriate documents and resources before you begin the application process for the new year. Your PIN number, SSN, tax returns, W-2 forms, other records of money earned, and bank statements will be needed.

Step 1: Complete and submit your Renewal FAFSA using FAFSA On The Web.

The Renewal FAFSA will contain some of the information you gave on the 2009-10 FAFSA. Updates will be needed only for the information that has changed from the prior year. Items such as name, birth date, address and program information will roll over from the previous year.

It is helpful to have a copy of your 2009 U.S. Income Tax Return available for reference when completing the FAFSA. You may use your 2008 return until the 2009 is completed. 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 when the actual 2009 return is completed.

The Central Financial Aid Office uses the FAFSA data to award student loans and Federal Work-Study. Please keep in mind that scholarships and grants are awarded by the Candler Financial Aid Office. For priority scholarship consideration, you are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by February 15. Any questions you may have about your eligibility for scholarships and grants should be directed to the Candler Financial Aid Office.

In December 2009, all renewal eligible FAFSA applicants will receive an email reminder to complete the 2010-11 renewal FAFSA.

If you are a returning student and did not file a 2009-10 FAFSA, you will not receive a reminder notice. You must log on to FAFSA On The Web and submit the 2010-11 FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. The Department of Education's Central Processing System will process your application in three to five days if you have provided an electronic signature (using your PIN).

You can file the Renewal FAFSA online for 2010-11 award year beginning January 1, 2010.

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

Your SAR reports all the information you gave on your Renewal FAFSA. You will get an email within a few days from the federal processor containing a secure link to 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: Complete and submit the College Scholarship Service PROFILE application.

PROFILE registrations are not transferable from year-to-year. You will need to register with the College Scholarship Service for 2010-11. Click on PROFILE Online under “Pay For College” and follow the online instructions. Make sure you select Emory PROFILE code 5187 before exiting the registration process. This will ensure we 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 2008 federal tax return.

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.

The advisor reviewing your file will determine whether you are eligible to receive financial aid. 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 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.