The FAFSA form is currently available. After completing the 24-25 FAFSA form, students will receive a confirmation email notifying them of their submission date, along with an estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) and estimated Pell Grant eligibility.
2024-25 FAFSA Corrections Now Available
If you need to make a correction, check the status of your FAFSA by logging into your studentaid.gov account and selecting your FAFSA submission from the
"My Activity" section of your account dashboard.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Applying for financial aid almost always begins with completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When students submit the FAFSA, they are applying for federal financial aid including grants, work-study funding and loans.
Students and parents of students need to create an FSA ID and password with the U.S. Department of Education in order to apply online. Beginning with the 24-25 FAFSA, individuals without a Social Security Number <Spanish Version> will also need to create an FSA ID. Keep your FSA ID somewhere safe because you'll not only use it to sign for loans, you will need it to apply for aid the entire time you are enrolled in classes.
The U.S. Federal Department of Education uses the information students, parents of students, and/or spouses of students provide on the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Many states, including Kansas, also use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for state financial aid programs.
Newman’s priority date to complete and submit the FAFSA is December 1 during the year prior to the academic year the student is applying for. For example, if a student plans to attend Newman during the 2023-24 academic year, he or she should complete the FAFSA by December 1, 2022 to meet Newman’s FAFSA priority date.
The results of a student's FAFSA are electronically sent to Newman University when our Federal School Code of 001939 is included.
Professional Judgment
The Financial Aid Office understands that the FAFSA may not accurately reflect a student's or family's situation. If there are special or unusual circumstances, a student may request a Professional Judgment to adjust their FAFSA or Cost of Attendance.
Income Loss | Dependency Override | Student Marital Status Change | Cost of Attendance Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
A family may have an income loss due to a job change, separation or divorce, death of a parent or spouse, or no longer receiving one-time amounts. A student may request an adjustment to the FAFSA in these circumstances. | A student may have unusual circumstances that prevent them from including parent information on the FAFSA. If certain situations apply, the student may request a Dependency Override. | A student may marry after originally completing the FAFSA and can request an adjustment. | A student may have certain additional costs during their education and request an increase in their Cost of Attendance. Examples include a laptop purchase, additional travel expenses, or childcare expenses. |
To discuss these options, we recommend you contact the Financial Aid Office.
Verification
Verification is the process of confirming the accuracy of the information supplied by students when they apply for Federal Student Aid for the current FAFSA award year. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and Subpart E of 34 CFR Part 668 regulations govern the Verification procedures. Newman University will follow the Verification Guide as published by the U.S. Department of Education regarding verification requirements.
Applicants selected for verification will be requested to complete and submit the required documentation. Additional forms or documents may be requested by the Financial Aid Office if needed to clarify any conflicting information.
The Financial Aid Office must receive verification worksheets and associated documents at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of class to ensure a complete Financial Aid file before the start of the semester. Forms/documents received after this date will be processed and their files verified but may result in the student having a later disbursement date and may require the student to make other payment arrangements.
Verification Completion
Completed verification is defined as when the student has submitted all requested documentation to the school and the school also has a valid Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR - the file sent to schools containing your FAFSA information) on file and it shows an official SAI (Student Aid Index) number that can be used to calculate Federal Financial Aid eligibility.
If the applicant does not complete verification by the established deadline, they forfeit the Federal Title IV aid for the Award Year. Need-based institutional and state aid also requires verification completion.
Financial Aid will request any required documentation to complete Verification. Additional documents may be requested if there is conflicting information that must be resolved.
The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to select a student for Verification.
Verification Notification
After a FAFSA is received, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student if they are selected for Verification. If selected, the student will receive an e-mail notification requesting the applicable documents via e-mail.
The requested forms can be found via the Financial Aid Portal and the Newman Financial Aid Forms page. Students are responsible for completing all necessary items and providing them to the Financial Aid Office.
Verification Deadline
Return the verification worksheets and requested information ASAP. If you miss the deadline to submit your information, it will delay the disbursement of your financial aid. In some cases, you might even lose your aid. Respond as quickly as you can!
Documents are processed in the order they are received. If documents are submitted during peak times (January, July, and August), we cannot guarantee they will be processed before your classes begin.
Verification Document Deadline:
Fall Term Preferred Deadline: December 1
Spring Term Preferred Deadline: April 30
Summer Term Preferred Deadline: July 15