ASHLAND

How to Apply for Undergraduate Financial Aid

Step by Step for Returning Students

Currently enrolled students must reapply for financial aid each year. Renewal applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those applications submitted by March 15. To reapply, please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the  AU Financial Aid Application online in February. (Must be filed to apply for the Ohio Choice Grant or any need-based aid including student loans.)
  1. Make every effort to complete federal tax returns (you and your parents) in February. This will allow you to complete your FAFSA with actual tax information by the AU priority date of March 15. If you must estimate income on the FAFSA, send signed copies of the tax returns (pages 1 & 2 only) to the Financial Aid Office.
  1. Complete the Renewal FAFSA on the Web online at www.fafsa.ed.gov by March 15 and use the AU Title IV code -- 003012 -- to have your Student Aid Report sent electronically to Ashland University. The FAFSA may be completed and submitted on or after January 1 for the following academic year.
  1. Check AU email account in early June for notification that your Financial Aid Award is available to view on AU WebAdvisor.  Review award on AU WebAdvisor.  Then, go to Next Steps to complete any additional steps required before your loan(s) can be credited to your student account.

    Financial aid awards for returning students will be online at AU WebAdvisor in early June with priority given to those students whose forms are completed accurately and submitted by the March 15 priority date.