Student Financial Aid

As you prepare for your pursuit of higher learning at Auburn University, you take on many exciting responsibilities and challenges. The pursuit of funding is a responsibility, but it doesn't have to be a challenge.

The Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you begin and fulfill a rewarding educational experience at Auburn. We encourage you to complete the required application(s) as early as possible to ensure that you receive maximum consideration for the aid for which you may qualify. Please visit Forms and Documents to get started.

NEWS AND EVENTS

It's time to file your 2023-24 FAFSA
If you haven't completed your 2023-2024 FAFSA and other requirements, now is the time to do so in order to avoid delays with your aid. Visit our 2023-24 Forms and Documents page for information.Don't wait, apply today!

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education has launched the Debt Relief Application. The application period will remain open until December 2023. For more information, borrowers should review the FAQ page. For more information, borrowers should review the FAQ page.

Federal Fresh Start Program
The U.S. Department of Education has launched a “Fresh Start” program for borrowers who previously defaulted on federal student loans held by the Department of Education. If you have been ineligible for Title IV federal aid due to a federal loan default, you may reach out to our office at Finaid7@auburn.edu to see if you meet the qualifications for the Fresh Start program.

For 2022-23 FAFSA only, DO NOT REPORT unemployment compensation on your FAFSA if you meet the following criteria. For the 2020 tax year only, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) allowed taxpayers who earned less than $150,000 continued...

Direct Deposit
Refunds are direct deposited to the bank account that you provide on the AU Access My Finances tab.
Please visit the My Finances tab on AU Access - the link is Refunds Fast and Easy.

For complete details and more news visit News and Events...

ONLINE RESOURCES

Financial Aid offers many online resources such as the following:

Financial Literacy

Make informed financial decisions. Financial Wellness Resources are available. Visit I-Grad Next Step and Financial Awareness Counseling for access to personal finance tools to assist with budgeting, managing repayment of loans and general financial literacy topics.

Apply for and Complete Requirements for Aid

Apply for financial aid
View and pay your bill online with E-Bill
Sign up for direct deposit of refund check
Check your financial aid status online
Check your TigerMail.

IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday November 5, 2022: 4th Billing Due Date

Monday, November 7, 2022 – Tuesday, November 15, 2022: Spring Registration
Courses must be degree applicable in order to be counted toward minimum credit hours required for federal aid.

Saturday December 10, 2022: Fall Graduation
Congratulations Fall Graduates!

Saturday December 10, 2022: 1st Billing Due Date for Spring

Saturday, December 17, 2022 – Monday, January 2, 2023: Office Closed for Holiday Break

January 4, 2023 – January 6, 2023: Spring Disbursements and Refunds
Spring Aid Disbursements and Refunds will begin for eligible students

Thursday, January 5, 2023: 2nd Billing Due Date for Spring

Monday, January 16, 2023: Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Sunday, February 5, 2023: 3rd Billing Due Date for Spring

Sunday, March 5, 2023: 4th Billing Due Date for Spring