File the FAFSA

The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available at fafsa.gov. File your 2024-25 FAFSA as soon as possible to help ensure you're considered for aid programs that have limited funds.

Developed by the U.S. Department of Education, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is one of the key components to college affordability. Once filed, this form determines a student's eligibility, as well as the amount of grants, loans, and work-study programs for which they qualify.

FAFSA Support

If you need help filling out the FAFSA, you can schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor through Jayhawk GPS or by calling the Financial Aid & Scholarships office at 785-864-4700.

Create a StudentAid.gov Account

Assigned by the U.S. Department of Education, your StudentAid.gov account is used as an electronic signature when you file your FAFSA, correct your FAFSA Submission Summary, sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for federal loans, and monitor federal loans you receive. Your StudentAid.gov account and password are confidential and should not be shared. To provide required information on the FAFSA, parents of dependent students should also create a StudentAid.gov account.

Complete and submit the FAFSA 

Students should file the FAFSA as early as possible to be considered for aid programs with limited funds. KU’s federal school code is 001948. The Department of Education recommends that you file the FAFSA online, but paper versions of the application are also available. 

Complete the aid application for your specific state 

You may qualify for financial aid through your home state. If you are a Kansas resident, additional information is available at kansasregents.org.

Review your FAFSA Submission Summary

Your FAFSA Submission Summary summarizes the information included in your FAFSA and indicates your Student Aid Index. If you provided an email address on your FAFSA, you should receive your FAFSA Submission Summary after your FAFSA is processed.

If information is deemed incorrect or absent, see How to Review and Correct Your FAFSA® Application to make adjustments. If your current financial situation was not accurately reflected on the FAFSA, adjustments can be made in some cases. Contact your financial aid counselor about a Special Circumstance Review.

Submit additional requested documents

If further information is required to complete your financial aid file, a notification will be sent to your registered KU email address. You may also check your to-do list on Enroll & Pay. Financial aid will not be awarded until all requested information is received, processed, and your file is complete. Failure to promptly submit could affect your eligibility for some limited funding.

Complete verification 

Verification is a process mandated by the U.S. Department of Education to ensure information provided on your FAFSA is accurate. If you are selected for verification, you will receive an email at your KU address if you're a current student, or your home address if you will be a freshman this fall. Please complete and submit the Verification Worksheet at ku.studentforms.com along with all required documents listed, which may include federal tax return transcripts, W-2s, and 1099 forms. Verification may take up to four weeks after FAS receives all required documentation. Read KU's full verification policy.