2024-2025 FAFSA Processing at ISU
SPECIAL NOTE: The University has delayed adding any Late Fees to students' accounts for Fall 2024 until 10/1/2024 to allow time for your FAFSA to be processed.
Wondering about the status of your 2024-2025 FAFSA at ISU? Please check your MyISU portal (find the "My Financial Aid" card, click on "My Financial Aid" and review for outstanding items on the "Home" tab) to make sure you have submitted all requested documents. We are working through a list of students who have submitted requested documents as quickly as possible. You will receive an email to your ISU email once your FAFSA has been processed and an aid offer is made with instructions on how to view, accept, and authorize your aid. Please contact our office if you have questions.
Applying for Financial Aid is Easy
- To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.
- We strongly encourage you to use the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA.
- If you have questions or need help, please contact our office.
What types of aid can I get?
There are a lot of options to pay for your education, and knowing what’s out there and what you qualify for can help you make the best financial decisions for your needs.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
In addition to meeting other eligibility factors, you must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards the completion of your degree each year to qualify for financial aid. SAP includes policies regarding your GPA, credit completion, term completion and maximum credit requirements.