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Check your financial aid status at http://sa.ku.edu
File your FAFSA first! KU's federal school code: 001948
2008-09 Academic Year - Forms
The Office of Student Financial Aid will offer extended hours January 13th-15th. The office will be staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click to hide2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- March 1, 2009
Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. KU's Federal School Code is 001948
2009-2010 State of Kansas Student Aid Application -- April 1, 2009
Apply online at www.kansasregents.org
These dates are for priority consideration for limited financial aid funds only. You may file after these dates, but the chances of receiving aid from some programs will be reduced.
The last day to file for 2008-2009 federal financial aid is June 30, 2008; however, aid cannot be processed for a semester after the last day of classes for that term.
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With the recent downturn of the U.S. Economy, many students and families are
concerned about financial aid options and are wondering whether financial
resources are available to continue paying for college. The Office of Student
Financial Aid (OSFA) wants to assure KU students and their families that they
will continue to have access to financial aid.
If your family has experienced special circumstances and you are concerned about
how you will pay for educational expenses, please contact the OSFA.
It is not too late to apply for financial aid for the current academic year.
Although priority dates have passed and resources are limited, funding is
still available for some aid programs, such as student and parent loan
programs. If you have not applied for federal aid in the past, we urge you
to do so as soon as possible at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
If you or your family is facing severe financial difficulties due to job loss,
business declines, and/or other special circumstances, you should consider
filing a Special Circumstances
Re-Evaluation request to have your 2008-09 financial aid award package re-evaluated.
The University of Kansas cares deeply about how the economy is affecting KU students.
We know that some students will need additional assistance to cover costs and we encourage
you and your family to make the University your first point of contact for help
with options for financing your education.
Now is the time to file the 2009-2010 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students can submit their 2009-10 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Priority consideration for limited funded programs, including the
KU Tuition Grant, will be given to students whose applications are received by the
federal processor by March 1, 2009.
Before beginning a FAFSA, review the 2009-10 Application Process Checklist, a
step-by-step guide for applying for federal, state, and/or institutional
financial aid. You should also download the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so you
can read and complete the questions on the FAFSA before entering your information
online.
You may complete the FAFSA if you and/or your parent(s) have not completed your
2008 Federal income taxes by estimating your income on the FAFSA. As soon as
you receive your 2008 Federal Income Tax Returns, however, you should update
your FAFSA accordingly.
If you have any questions about filing the FAFSA, please contact the OSFA at financialaid@ku.edu
or by calling 785-864-4700.
Download the Federal Student Aid 'Repaying Your Student Loans' booklet here.
Click to hideIf your financial aid, scholarships or other payments exceed the amount on your eBill, you will have a credit balance on your account. Excess financial aid refunds are typically available 6 business days after your financial aid file becomes complete. The first day to obtain excess financial aid for the Spring 2009 term is January 12, 2009. Questions about financial aid that has not applied to your university account should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
The fastest way to get your refund is to elect to have your excess funds directly deposited into your checking or savings account. To set up direct deposit, complete the Direct Deposit Authorization form online in Enroll & Pay (Student Center>Set Up Direct Deposit). You can also set up direct deposit by filling out the Direct Deposit Authorization form and returning it to the Bursar's Office in Strong Hall, room 23. Your name must match the name(s) on the destination account.
If you have not elected to have your excess financial aid deposited directly into your bank account, your refund will be mailed to your billing address. Excess financial aid checks are no longer available for pickup. Questions about having excess financial aid funds deposited into your bank account should be directed to the Bursar's Office at (785) 864-3322.
Click to hideJanuary 12th, 2009 - Excess Financial Aid refunds for Spring 2009 will be available beginning January 12, 2009.
If you have excess financial aid and have submitted a Direct Deposit Authorization form to the Bursar's Office, your refund will be electronically deposited into your bank account.
If you do not have a Direct Deposit Authorization form on file with the Bursar's Office,
your refund (if applicable) will be mailed to your billing address. Make sure your billing address is up-to-date online in Enroll & Pay at https://sa.ku.edu. You can also complete the Direct Deposit Authorization form in Enroll & Pay (Student Center>Set Up Direct Deposit).
Please note: You must have a complete financial aid file before funds can be applied to your student account.
January 13th, 2009 - Extended Hours. OSFA is open 7:30am-5:30pm.
January 14th, 2009 - Last day for 100% refund.
January 14th, 2009 - Extended Hours. OSFA is open 7:30am-5:30pm.
January 15th, 2009 - First day of Spring 2009 classes.
January 15th, 2009 - Extended Hours. OSFA is open 7:30am-5:30pm.
