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 primary 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 your FAFSA each year you attend classes. 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.
Questions about financial aid or financial management? Reach out at iuosfs@iu.edu or (844) 771-0009.
Reviewing your awards
Once your app has been processed, you can view your financial aid package in the Student Center in One.IU. To be eligible for most awards, 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 your aid package includes federal loans, you will also need to accept, reduce, or decline them in One.IU before receiving your loan.
The To-Do List app can help you keep track of the next steps in your financial aid process.