Many financial aid tasks have been delayed for all of our students. The FAFSA received a huge makeover due to the FAFSA Simplification Act, which started with the 2024-2025 FAFSA form. These changes have unraveled normal practices, timelines, and student systems in the higher education community. Our university is not alone in experiencing delays while interpreting new regulations and making adjustments due to the numerous changes beginning in the academic year 2024-2025.
Many financial aid awards for continuing undergraduate students have been issued. Our team is working diligently to issue awards next for new and continuing graduate students.
We are doing everything we can to ensure students do not lose any of their institutional financial aid from the previous year due to the FAFSA changes. Please take note of the following matters:
- If you have not already, submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA at studentaid.gov to renew your federal and university need-based aid (if you qualify).
- Students selected for verification in 2024-2025 must submit the required documents before financial aid can be renewed. If required, these will appear on your to-do list soon.
- Other delays may be caused by not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, incomplete registration, or documents required as listed on your to-do list in Cardinal Station.
- PLUS Applications are available on the Forms page on our website.
As soon as we can issue your financial aid awards, you will receive a notice via email and can accept them in Cardinal Students. After acceptance, you’ll see immediate impacts showing anticipated aid in Cardinal Pay.