Follow Up

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  1. Verification

    Some students will be selected to verify information on the FAFSA. If you receive a request from the University of Utah to submit verification documents, please complete the request within 45 days or you may lose eligibility. Your file is not considered complete and you will not be awarded until verification has been processed.

    Please note, the Student Aid Report (SAR) that you received from the Department of Education may indicate that you have been selected for verification. However, only those applicants who receive a request directly from the University of Utah need to submit verification documents.

    Verification Documents

    For 2011-12 Academic Year:

    • University of Utah Institutional Verification Form (IVF).
    • Federal Tax Returns, including schedules C and F (if filed).
      • 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 signed copy of your parents’ federal tax return.

      If you do not have a copy of these forms, you may submit a signed federal tax return transcript, which you can request from the IRS.

    • If you (or spouse/or parent) will not file taxes, please submit the Non-Filer Statement form.
    • W-2 forms. Submit a copy of all W-2’s corresponding to the requested tax returns.

    For 2012-13 Academic Year:

    • University of Utah Institutional Verification Form (IVF).
    • Federal Tax Data
      Update your tax information (and spouse if applicable) using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT), if eligible. If you are a dependent student, your parent(s) should also update information via the IRS DRT.

      If you (or spouse or parent) are not eligible for the IRS DRT (see 2012/2013 FAFSA Tipsfor eligibility), please submit a signed, legible copy of your 2011 federal income tax return (and your spouse’s or parent(s) if required).
    • If you (and/or your spouse or parent) will not file taxes, please submit a Non-Filer Statement form.

    Students may submit documents at our office (or drop box outside the windows), fax, mail, or email attachment via UMail account. Please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office with any questions.

  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: 3/5/12