How to Apply for Financial Aid

The financial aid counselors at Lewis University were so helpful. They really helped me understand my options, and gave me practical advice I would have never thought of myself.
- Catie Cryder

NOTE: You must be admitted to the university to receive information from the Lewis University Office of Financial Aid Services. Please speak with your admission advisor to ensure you are enrolled as a degree-seeking student.

1. STEP ONE
   Submit your Application for Admission to Lewis University.


2. STEP TWO
   
   • Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov - Lewis University's School Code is 001707.
     
     
   • Obtain your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov before completing your FAFSA or create one at the time you complete your FAFSA.
     
     
   • For the 2013-14 FAFSA the Department of Education is recommending that families utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Process when completing the FAFSA. In order to utilize this process your 2012 Federal Tax Return should be processed by the IRS before completion of the FAFSA.
     
     
   • The Department of Education will process your FAFSA and e-mail your results.
     
     
3. STEP THREE
   If you are selected for verification, additional documentation will be requested (e.g., IRS tax transcript, verification of child support, w-2's) by Lewis University. The IRS Data Retrieval process provides the student with the easiest way to meet the verification requirements.
   
   NOTE: If you owe federal taxes as a result of your 2012 Federal Tax Return; you will be unable to utilize the IRS data retrieval process until after April 15.
   
   
4. STEP FOUR
   A Financial Aid Award Letter will be sent to the student. The award letter outlines all financial aid, for which the student is eligible during the academic year.

Complete Your FAFSA Begin your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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