Applying for aid
There are many different financial aid options available to you, including grants, scholarships, student loans, and employment. Assistantships and fellowships may also be available to some graduate students.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the application for federal, state, and institutional financial aid—including grants, loans, and work-study programs. It takes about 30 minutes to complete online. You'll need to fill out the FAFSA each year you wish to apply for financial aid. Submitting the FAFSA doesn’t obligate you to accept financial awards or to enroll at IU.
- Submit the IU General Scholarship Application for potential additional funding after you've been accepted.
- Visit the financial aid office or scholarship office at your campus to learn about more financial aid opportunities.
- Having your Social Security number on your student record will help us process your financial aid. To add your SSN to your university record or confirm your information, log into One.IU and go to SSN/educational tax credit verification. You can add or update your SSN there.
Questions about financial aid or financial management? Reach out at iuosfs@iu.edu or (844) 771-0009.
Reviewing Your Aid Offer
Once you have been admitted to IU and we have received your FAFSA, our financial aid office will determine your eligibility. This process can take 10-15 business days. You can view your financial aid package in the Student Center in One.IU. To be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, you need to be enrolled at least half-time—that's 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students, and 4 credit hours per semester for graduate students. If you elect to use the Federal Direct Student Loan program, you will also need to accept, reduce, or decline them in the Student Center on One.iu.edu.
The To-Do List app can help you keep track of the next steps in your financial aid process.