Financial aid

HERE'S HOW TO...

  • Visit
  • Follow the online instructions
  • What You Need: 
  • When you are ready to start:

1. Obtain a federal FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)

  • The FSA ID acts as your electronic signature on the FAFSA.
  • Create your FSA ID at .


2. Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

  • FAFSA is available online at .
  • The University of Akron's Federal School Code is 003123.
  • File before December 1 to be considered for the maximum amount of aid.
  • You can still complete the FAFSA after December 1.


3. You will receive your SAR (Student Aid Report) from the U.S. Department of Education

  • The SAR summarizes the information you provided on the FAFSA and indicates your Expected Family Contribution, which will help determine your need.
  • If you've made a mistake on your FAFSA, you can make corrections at fafsa.gov.