Financial Aid - Application Process

Filling out the FAFSA

You are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) regardless of initial intent to secure funding. A new FAFSA will need to be completed for each academic year. The FAFSA will be completed utilizing the previous year's tax information.  

Be sure to include ASU's School Code, 001081.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)

You must provide an electronic signature upon completing the FAFSA, which will serve as your Personal Identification Number (PIN).  Apply for your PIN online; this number is unique to you and does contain personal information. Your PIN will be available for immediate use to sign your FAFSA.

If you have previously completed the FAFSA online, you will only need to request a duplicate PIN.

Eligibility Requirements

While an essential step in the Financial Aid process, completing the FAFSA does not determine your eligibility for financial aid. The ASU Student Financial Assistance Office determines eligibility and makes the appropriate awards. General eligibility requirements for financial aid are:

• U.S. Citizenship or a Permanent Resident status
• In good standing on all previous student loans
• Under the lifetime loan limits for Graduate Students
• Degree-seeking student status
• Registered at least half time (5 credit hours) per semester.