Follow Up

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You’re almost done! There are just a few more important steps to complete.

  1. Verification
    Some applicants are requested to provide documents to verify information reported on the FAFSA.  (Although a comment on your Student Aid report may indicate that you have been selected for verification, only those applicants who receive a request from the U of U need to submit verification documents.)  If you have been selected for verification, and the requested information has not been submitted to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, your file is not complete, and you will not be awarded. If you have been awarded, and are subsequently selected for verification, please submit your documentation promptly.  Your grant aid will be canceled until verification is complete.  Files completed within 45 days of notification, or by June 1st (whichever occurs first) receive priority when re-awarding funds.

    Verification Documents:

    • University of Utah Institutional Verification Form (IVF). Find the form here.
    • Tax Forms.  Please submit a signed copy of your federal income tax return including schedules.  If   you are married but filed separately, submit a signed copy of your spouse’s return even if you were not married in the tax year.  If you are a dependent student, submit a copy of your parents’ federal income tax return.  If you do not have a copy of these forms, you may submit a signed federal tax return transcript, which you request from the IRS.
    • If you and/ or your parents (if you are considered dependent) did not and will not file taxes, please submit the appropriate Non-Filer Statement form. Find the form here.
    • W-2 forms.  Submit a copy of all w-2 forms corresponding to the requested tax returns, as well as explained above.     

    Failure to submit requested information in a timely manner may have a negative affect on your aid eligibility.  Staff in the Financial Aid Office will review the documents you submit.  We will notify you of any changes affecting your eligibility, or if we need additional information.

  2. Receiving your Award Letter
    The University of Utah will automatically receive an electronic copy of your application information, as long as you listed our institution as one of your choices on your FAFSA. The application review process begins in March of the processing year. Once you are an admitted student, we will begin determining your eligibility for Federal and State aid programs.  If it is determined that additional information is needed you will be notified by email to your Umail account.  Once your file is complete, you will be notified of your eligibility to receive aid. Qualified applicants receive a Conditional Financial Aid Notification (Award Letter) with information about the amount and kinds of financial aid offered, as well as procedures for accepting the aid. You may also view the Award Letter through the Campus Information Services.  If you don't yet have access to UMail or CIS, please contact our office directly for information on your file.

  3. Completing your award
    Once awards are made, you will receive an email through your Umail account with instructions to complete your conditional award letter online. If you choose to complete a paper award letter, we ask you to print the award letter, complete the necessary information, and mail or fax it to the Office of Financial Aid.
    • To sign up for direct deposit, the student must complete the “Direct Deposit Authorization” form thru Campus Information Services (CIS). The student will need the bank account and routing number to complete this form.
    • Direct deposits can take 48 to 72 hours for the funds to become available
       
  4. Send any required Missing Information
    Award notifications are sent early in the processing cycle, to allow the student to budget for the academic year. However, as processing continues, the award may be subject to change. You will be informed of any award changes which may occur, as well as the reason for those changes by postcard and/ or Umail.
  5. Complete Entrance Counseling
         You must complete entrance counseling before your school can make the first disbursement of your loan.

  6. Complete Master Promissory Notes (MPN), if necessary
         The MPN is a legally binding agreement between you and us and contains the terms and conditions of your loans.
  7. Make sure your tuition is paid before the deadline.
    Students are required to pay any outstanding balance on tuition and fees by the deadline set by the Income Accounting Office. Learn more about Financial Aid disbursement of funds.

Exit Counseling

If you have received a loan during your college career, you are required to complete loan exit counseling before you withdraw, graduate, or drop below half-time attendance (regardless if you plan to transfer to another school). The counseling session helps guide you in managing your student loans after college. 

Contact Us

financialaid@sa.utah.edu

Phone: (801) 581-6211 
Fax: (801) 585-6350

201 S 1460 E, Rm 105 
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9055

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School Code:  003675

Financial Aid Deadlines

Complete your file before: 
April 1

 
Last Updated: 12/21/11