FAFSA
2025–26 FAFSA Form Now Available!
The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year is now open! This is your opportunity to
apply for financial aid and make your college journey more affordable. Don’t miss
out on the chance to secure the resources you need to thrive as a student here at
SAU.
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) & the Tennessee Student Assistance
Corporation (TSAC) have provided a helpful 3-step guide that’s a great resource for
students and families as you fill out the FAFSA. Check it out here for tips and guidance along the way!
When completing your FAFSA, don't forget to apply our school code 003518 to ensure we receive your financial aid information.
Don’t delay. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more financial assistance there
may be available. Take your first step toward getting financial help by filling out
the FAFSA online now.
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a form that students fill out to apply for financial aid for college, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. It helps determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional funding.
It all starts with the FAFSA
The FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID helps determine eligibility for the following:
- Federal Grants
- Southern Grants
- Federal Work-Study Program
- Federal Loans
Don’t delay. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more financial assistance there may be available. Take your first step toward getting financial help by filling out the FAFSA online now.
Priority Deadline for returning students: January 31st
FAFSA FAQ
Have FAFSA questions? Check out these FAFSA answers , call the FAFSA Hotline (1-800-434-3243) or call us at 1.800.SOUTHERN.
FAFSA Priority Deadline
Beginning on October 1 of every year, you will be able to fill out the FAFSA for the upcoming school year. Don’t procrastinate! Fill out your FAFSA by our priority deadlines. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more money may be available for assistance. We can only guarantee a full financial aid package through the priority deadline so please submit the FAFSA right away.
Priority Deadline for new students is the first day of class of their entering semester.
Priority Deadline for Returning Students:
|
School year |
Returning Semester |
Priority Deadline |
|
2024-2025 |
Fall 2024 or |
January 31, 2024 |
|
2025-2026 |
Fall 2025 or |
January 31, 2025 |
Take your first step toward getting financial help by filling out the FAFSA online now.
FSA ID
Before you fill out your FAFSA, you will need to Create a FSA ID. Please go to Federal Student Aid.
If you forgot your username and password you can reset it by clicking on the "Forgot my password" or " Forgot my username" under Edit My FSA ID.
More Information on Financial Aid
Search engines for private grants/scholarships
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Financial Planning
Financial Aid
How to access Financial Aid information as well as links to other valuable financial aid resources.
Award Letter
How to use the My Award section and the Award Letter section, and how to sign your award letter.
Missing Documents
This video will show you how to find the financial documents that are still needed to provide you with the maximum amount of aid for the coming school year.
Federal Shopping Sheet
The Federal Shopping Sheet is a standardized financial aid form that is designed to simplify information you receive about cost and financial aid. It is designed to help you easily compare the net cost for each institution your interested in.