• Summer Financial Aid Applications

    The Summer 2024 Financial Aid Application will soon be available on our forms page. All students seeking financial aid for summer 2024 must submit the request form.

  • Renew Your Financial Aid for 2024-2025

    Continuing students can now submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA to renew financial aid for the next academic year at studentaid.gov. We recommend continuing students start completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA early to ensure timely processing and an early award notification for the next school year in mid-summer. 

    Please routinely check your To-Do list in Cardinal Students for any outstanding items.

  • Launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form

    The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available to complete at studentaid.gov. Due to the delayed soft launch, our office will begin to receive summaries of FAFSA data in early April. Need-based financial aid awards will be released later in the spring for new students starting in Fall 2024. Continuing students will receive financial aid renewal offers as planned in mid-summer.  

    Families can view the latest status and report issues at studentaid.gov. FAFSA help is available through StudentAid.gov via email, chat, phone, and virtual assistant at https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact. Our office is unable to troubleshoot FAFSA technical difficulties.

  • Known 2024-2025 FAFSA® Issues

    Our office is aware that many families may be experiencing issues submitting the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Families can view the latest status and report issues at studentaid.gov.

    We are aware that some are experiencing technical difficulties preventing submission. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your FAFSA, rest assured that you will not be penalized or negatively impacted. Studentaid.gov continues to troubleshoot many known issues. Be sure to submit the FAFSA as soon as your technical issues are resolved.

    FAFSA help is available through StudentAid.gov via email, chat, phone, and virtual assistant at https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact. Our office is unable to troubleshoot FAFSA technical difficulties.

  • High Call Volume

    Our office will experience extremely high call volumes, emails, and appointment requests throughout the Spring semester. We encourage you to navigate our website to find many common answers. Rest assured, all emails and voicemails will be answered as soon as possible. If your matter is urgent, we encourage you to visit us in person. Appointments are not required. We ask for your patience during this exceptionally busy time of year. We look forward to assisting you soon and welcoming you to campus this upcoming semester!

  • Scam Alert

    The Internal Revenue Service warned of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who have ".edu" email addresses. The IRS will never ask for personal details over email or on websites outside of IRS.gov. Visit IRS.gov to Learn More

  • Appeal of Extraordinary Circumstances

    The Catholic University of America understands that the pandemic has impacted many students and
    families. Both the US Dept. of Education and University policy allow us to take into
    consideration the many unfortunate financial circumstances students may have
    experienced. Our office is afforded the opportunity to review many situations to make
    sure your FAFSA accurately reflects your current financial situation. Learn more about Appeals.