Apply for aid

Obtain a federal PIN
(Personal Identification Number)

• The PIN acts as your electronic signature on the FAFSA.
• Create your PIN at pin.ed.gov.

Submit the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov.
• The University of Akron's Federal School Code is 003123.
• File between January 1 and March 1 to be considered for the maximum amount of aid.
• You can still complete the FAFSA after March 1.

You will receive your SAR (Student Aid Report)
from the U.S. Department of Education

• The SAR summarizes the information you provided on the FAFSA and indicates your Expected Family Contribution, which will help determine your need.
• If you've made a mistake on your FAFSA, you can make corrections at fafsa.gov.

UA will receive your FAFSA information
from the U.S. Department of Education

• You will receive notification by mail once UA has received your FAFSA information.

Provide required documents

• New students need to complete a Master Institutional Aid Application.
• If you've been selected for verification, return the requested materials.
• Continuing students who have not been selected for verification, skip to step 6.

Aid is awarded

• You will receive an Award Notification by mail. 
• If you have your UANet ID, you may also log in to My Akron to review your financial aid online.
• If changes are made to your aid, all updates will be made to My Akron only, not by mail.

Complete the process

• Accept or decline your aid in My Akron
• After accepting your aid:
  • Complete Entrance Counseling
  • Complete the Master Promisory Note 

Check the status of your aid

• You can view your student account in My Akron's Finances section.
• Qualifying students who have financial aid that exceeds the amount due will be issued a refund by check or direct deposit after aid is disbursed. Learn more about refunds.
• Make sure your mailing address is correct! Use My Akron to verify and update your address.

Didn't find what you're looking for? Check out:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Financial Aid Calendar