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The most important step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. At Xavier University of Louisiana, the FAFSA is the only application required to apply for federal and state aid.  The first day you can submit the FAFSA for the new academic year is typically October 1.  This date has changed for the 2024-25 academic year; see below.  Some types of aid are limited in funding; therefore, apply early to optimize your eligibility for aid. We recommend all students complete the application as early as possible each year.

New, Transfer, and Re-Admitted Students

Apply for admission to Xavier University of Louisiana. You must be accepted for admission and in a degree-seeking program before the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships can determine your financial assistance.

Submit all transcripts from previous schools attended.

THE FAFSA FORM HAS CHANGED!

The FAFSA Form for the 2024-25 academic year has been transformed based on the passage of the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts.  The FAFSA Form now provides an easier, more streamlined application process of applying for federal financial aid. Highlights of the new FAFSA, which will open in December for the 2024-25 academic year, include a reduction in the number of questions from 108 to 36, expanded eligibility for federal aid for more students, and reduced barriers for certain student populations.

 

 

Here are the key changes to the FAFSA Form for the 2024-25 academic year:

BE PREPARED

 

If you don’t already have an FSA ID, create one now prior to the FAFSA opening in December 2023.

• There will be a 1-3 day confirmation period before you can use it.
• The FSA ID can be retrieved if you have forgotten it. You may only have one FSA ID.

 

Have your contributors apply for an FSA ID if they don’t already have one.  Each contributor must have their own FSA ID to help complete your FAFSA.

 

For more details about FSA IDs, visit What is an FSA ID? at https://studentaid.gov/help/fsa-id

 

Have related documents ready, including:

• 2022 federal income tax return or evidence of income earned from W-2s or pay records
• Records of child support received
• Current balances of cash, savings, checking, time deposits, and money market accounts
• Net worth of investments (including real estate which is not the primary residence), businesses, and farms

 

Xavier University of Louisiana’s school code is 002032.

 

Accuracy is important when you apply for financial aid. All information is subject to verification according to state and federal regulations. False statements or misrepresentations may be cause for the reduction, cancellation, denial, or repayment of financial aid.  You may make corrections to your FAFSA if needed.

 

To check the status of your application, visit Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.  Once completed, you will receive an email confirming you have successfully submitted your FAFSA.  You will also receive a FAFSA Submission Summary from the federal processor.  The FAFSA Submission Summary provides you with a Student Aid Index (SAI).  The Office of Student Financial Aid will receive a copy of your completed FAFSA and use the SAI to determine the types of aid you may receive. 

 

For additional information on the 2024-25 FAFSA, please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa .

Calculators

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• Estimated Semester Cost
• GPA Estimator Calculator 
• Completion Ratio (PACE) Calculator
• SAI Estimator
• Loan Repayment Estimator
• Net Price Calculator

 

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