Steps to Financial Aid
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- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year you need financial aid. You will need to complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using completed 2018 tax information to apply for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021. You will need to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA for Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 using completed 2017 tax information. Using estimated taxes will slow your financial aid processing down considerably. This 6 minute video contains helpful information for parents of FAFSA applicants. It helps parents navigate the FAFSA process: from logging in, to filling out and to signing their child's FAFSA using their FSA ID:
- List Sul Ross State University's School Code 003625 on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Submit all required financial aid forms and requested information to the SRSU Center for Enrollment Services as soon as possible. No federal or state need-based aid can be awarded until all documents are received.
- Read and respond promptly to any information received from the Center for Enrollment Services.
- Request loan funds be sent to Sul Ross State University by electronic funds transfer.
- Complete Loan Counseling/Debt Management by Internet if applying for a student loan.
- Enroll in at least six hours each semester for which you apply for financial aid and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Consult the Financial Aid Office if you are planning to drop below full-time.
- Keep your mailing address up to date with the Center for Enrollment Services.
