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

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education will launch a short online application for the debt relief in October and the application period will remain open until December 2023. If a borrower wants to be notified when the application is open they should sign up for notifications at the ED subscription page. For more information, borrowers should also consult a recently updated 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.

It's time to file your 2022-23 FAFSA
If you haven't completed your 2022-2023 FAFSA and other requirements, now is the time to do so in order to avoid delays with your aid. Visit our 2022-23 Forms and Documents page for information.Don't wait, apply today!

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.

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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 October 1, 2022: 2023-24 FAFSA becomes available
The 2023-24 FAFSA is applicable for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024

Wednesday October 5, 2022: 3rd Billing Due Date

Saturday November 5, 2022: 4th Billing Due Date

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

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