What is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form you鈥檒l use to apply for college financial aid from the federal government. Many states and schools (including 麻豆影院 and the UO) also use FAFSA information to award financial aid.
The 麻豆影院鈥檚 FAFSA School Code is 003223.
Important Information
- The FAFSA opens on October 1. To be considered for the maximum available financial aid, submit it by the March 1 priority deadline. June 30 is the final deadline for financial aid consideration for the fall term in the same calendar year.
- The FAFSA helps determine how much aid you may qualify for, including number, which is used to determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
- You鈥檒l submit the FAFSA every year at . Note that this is not the FAFSA form.
Read on for our step-by-step instructions, or, if you鈥檙e already familiar with the process, .
麻豆影院
Apply for admission to the UO by January 15 to be automatically awarded scholarships for which you are eligible. All supporting documents must be provided electronically or postmarked by February 15. Some scholarships may require a separate application.
Apply for your FAFSA concurrently by the March 1 deadline for priority consideration. Your UO financial aid letter will be released in late spring and will factor in your scholarships and other financial aid.
How to Complete the FAFSA
Follow these steps to fill out the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA often takes less than 15 minutes. Questions? Visit the Need Help? section below.
To apply for federal financial aid, you鈥檒l need to be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen. Not sure? Check the eligibility requirements.
If you live with or receive support from a parent, you鈥檙e likely a dependent student. Your parent or parents will need to fill out part of your FAFSA as a contributor.
Each contributor on your FAFSA form鈥攆or example, you and your parent or parents鈥攏eeds an individual account. It should take less than a minute to create one.
These may include Social Security numbers for you and your contributors, tax returns, child support records, bank balances, and net worth information.
Apply online or by mail. Add the UO School Code: 003223. Fill out the student section before inviting contributors, who must consent to an IRS tax information transfer.
View your FAFSA status in your FSA account and address any missing information. When complete, you鈥檒l see your estimated Student Aid Index and next steps.
I Submitted the FAFSA鈥擭ow What?
FInd out what happens after you submit your completed form. Keep an eye out for any emails with additional instructions. As of June 2026, results may start to arrive immediately, rather than the standard one to three days.
After You Apply
Submitted your FAFSA? Here鈥檚 what comes next.
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| Check the status of your application | Log in to your FSA account to check the status of your application. Online FAFSA forms are processed in 1-3 days. Paper forms take about 7-10 days after you鈥檝e mailed your forms. If your FAFSA status says 鈥淎ction Required,鈥 follow the instructions to have your form processed. |
| Review your offer | Follow the steps on our Financial Aid Checklist and get ready to take flight as a Duck. Questions? Find answers. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy do students and contributors need to provide consent and approval on the FAFSA? Students and required contributors must provide consent for a student to receive federal student aid. Providing consent and approval on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows your federal tax information鈥攁nd your contributors鈥 tax information鈥攖o be securely transferred from the IRS into your FAFSA application. This information is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Providing consent, however, does not mean a parent or contributor is responsible for paying for college. How do I invite a contributor to my FAFSA form? If your FAFSA requires a contributor, you鈥檒l be prompted to invite them during the application process. Enter their email address and select 鈥淪end Invite.鈥 Your contributor will receive an email with instructions to access your FAFSA, complete their section, provide consent and approval, and sign the form. Why do contributors need their own StudentAid.gov accounts? Each person completing part of the FAFSA must use their own StudentAid.gov account because the account is tied to verified personal information and cannot be shared. Students and contributors use their accounts to access the form, provide consent to transfer tax information from the IRS, and sign the FAFSA. You won鈥檛 be eligible for federal student aid if your contributors don鈥檛 complete these steps. Need Help?Check out our of the Federal Student Aid site. Ready? Let鈥檚 Go. |