Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is how you access federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities to help fund your education at Embry-Riddle. It's also used to determine eligibility for some state and institutional aid.Who Gets Federal Student Aid?
Most U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible for financial aid for college or career school. It's important to understand the criteria of the programs, how to stay eligible and how to get your eligibility back if you lose it.
Eligibility Requirements
The include that you have financial need, are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and are enrolled in an eligible degree program at Embry‑Riddle. There are more you must meet to qualify for federal student aid.
For a quick glance at the basic eligibility criteria for federal student aid, .
requirements can apply in certain situations, including for , and .
What if I had an extenuating circumstance that may impact my financial aid eligibility?
This is called a Professional Judgment, where the Financial Aid Office recognizes that households can experience changes in income or other finances that are not reflected in their information from two years prior. These are special circumstances that can be considered that may impact the student's financial aid eligibility. In these rare cases, a financial aid counselor may exercise professional judgment to adjust the student's Cost of Attendance or the data that determines the student's Expected Family Contribution. For more information, please visit our Professional Judgment page.
When to Apply
The FAFSA typically opens around October 1 each year. Students should apply as early as possible, since many types of aid are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more on the .How to Apply
To become eligible for financial aid, you must start with the FAFSA application process. Regardless of whether you are a past aid recipient, you need to apply annually for financial aid through the completion of a FAFSA on their website.
Refer to the step-by-step process below to apply for aid.
The FSA ID is your username and signature for federal websites and forms. Visit to create your account. Keep your FSA ID in a secure place, as you will need it each year to renew your application.
If you are a dependent student, your parents will need their own FSA ID.
When completing the FAFSA, you will need to enter ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's school code 001479. By listing ERAU (Title IV School Code: 001479) as one of your school choices, we will receive your information electronically for processing. This application is valid from July 1 until June 30 of the following year.
Filling out the FAFSA is free. Beware of websites and services who charge you for filling out the application. If you suspect a website is charging people, or if you need assistance, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243.
- All students, parents and borrowers are required to use an , made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites.
- You can use your FSA ID immediately to complete and electronically sign your FAFSA. Your parent can sign with his or her own FSA ID.
- Your FSA ID is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. It has the same legal status as a written signature. Don't give your FSA ID to anyone — not even to someone helping you fill out the FAFSA. Sharing your FSA ID could put you at risk of identity theft!
You'll need to refer to several items when filing the FAFSA:
- Social Security card
- Driver's license
- Income tax information and W-2 forms
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next?
The FAFSA Submission Summary is a summary of the FAFSA data you submitted. You will get your FAFSA Submission Summary after your FAFSA form is processed. Look over your FAFSA Submission Summary carefully, make sure you didn’t make a mistake on your FAFSA form, and make corrections to your FAFSA data if necessary.
What if I made a mistake on my FAFSA application? How do I correct it?
If you make an error in your FAFSA report, you will need to update it. Additionally, if your FAFSA was rejected because of incomplete or incorrect information, a correction is required.
How do I make changes to my FAFSA® form?
You can modify your FAFSA in three ways: log in to your StudentAid.gov account to make changes (dependent students' parents must sign if providing parent info), mail a signed and updated paper FAFSA Submission Summary to the address on it or contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Note: Federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS cannot be changed on your online FAFSA form. If you filed an IRS Form 1040-X amended return, contact your college’s or career school’s financial aid office to discuss whether it would be appropriate for the school to adjust the information on your FAFSA form.
Scholarship opportunities vary by campus. Visit your campus tab on our Scholarships page to learn more about what you may be eligible for.
Typically, all financial aid paperwork, except verification and appeals, takes 10-15 business days to process. However, during peak times, processing may take longer. See below for estimated processing times:
- Verification: 4-6 weeks from the date the last required document is received
- SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) Appeal: 20 business days
- Refunds: 5-10 business days after the add/drop period
All notifications for students will be sent to their assigned university email address. Students are responsible for checking their university emails, as this is the official communication channel at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ.
Worldwide students enrolled in a degree-seeking program (associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral) are assigned a financial aid track. Financial aid tracks consist of four nine-week terms for most undergraduate and master's degree students. The track will indicate the eligible terms for students to enroll in and receive their financial aid disbursements for the current academic year.
Undergraduate Students (Worldwide)
Undergraduate students enrolled in courses are assigned the following track:
- Track 1 - Online Track Only: July Term - September Term - November Term - February Term - (April Term if remaining aid is available or start term)
- Track 2 - Blended Track: August Term - October Term - January Term - March Term - (May Term if remaining aid is available or start term)
Master's Students (Worldwide)
Master's students enrolled in courses are assigned the following track:
- Track 2: August Term - October Term - January Term - March Term - (May Term if remaining aid is available or Start Term)
Please Note: June and December terms are not eligible for federal financial aid.
FAFSA Simplification Act
: On Dec. 27, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The law includes provisions that amend the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education () Act and includes the FAFSA® Simplification Act — a sweeping redesign of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. Specifically, the law makes it easier for students and families to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and expands access to federal student aid.Related Resources
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