Undergraduate Financial Aid

FAFSA Information

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Congress implemented changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) based on the the FAFSA Simplification Act. The FAFSA Simplification Act is designed to make the process easier for families to complete. This aims to ensure that new and returning students have access to expanded eligibility for federal aid, reduces barriers for certain populations, and provides a more streamlined application experience.

Quinnipiac University’s FAFSA/Federal School Code is 001402.

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be available on or before December 1, 2024.

Deadlines for financial aid applications:

All first-year and transfer applicants: March 15
Returning students: April 1

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Prepare for the FAFSA to Open

Below are some ways you can get ready for the FAFSA to open on December 1.

New incoming students

Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
- If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

Returning students

If you are a returning student, the Department of Education will email students (and parents of dependent students) who applied on the 2024–25 form, reminding them to apply for 2025–26. To ensure you receive updates, log into your StudentAid.gov account and confirm we have your current email address.

Preparing and Planning Ahead

To complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application, students should collect the following documents from each contributor* prior to beginning the application form.

Name, date of birth, Social Security number and email addresses
2023 federal tax returns and W2s
Current balances of cash in checking and savings accounts
Records of child support received
Net worth of investments, businesses and farms
- Please note that this is a change from last year when certain small family-owned businesses and farms were excluded from asset reporting.

Watch this video for additional guidance on collecting these documents

*Undergraduate-dependent applicants are required to invite contributors. Undergraduate-independent, graduate, medical and law applicants who are married may need to invite a spouse to be a contributor on their FAFSA application.

Join Us At an Upcoming Financial Aid Event

Virtual FAFSA Information Session

November 20, 2024

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Online Virtual Event

Virtual FAFSA Completion Webinar

December 4, 2024

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Online Virtual Event

Important Dates Impacting the 2025-2026 FAFSA

The 2025-2026 academic year FAFSA will open December 1.

While we review late applications, funding availability is tentative after the prescribed deadlines. Please fill out the FAFSA as early as possible.

Visit the FAFSA website

The federal school code for Quinnipiac University is 001402.

FAFSA Priority Deadlines

Student Population	Returning Student Priority Deadline	New Student Priority Deadline
Undergraduate	April 1	Early Decision Applicants: January 15 First-Year and Transfer Applicants: March 15
Graduate	Summer: April 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1	Summer: April 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1
Law	May 15	May 15
Medicine	March 1	March 1

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Complete and submit the FAFSA form

All students seeking financial assistance need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as soon as possible after it opens. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is scheduled to open December 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible.

Quinnipiac's FAFSA code is 001402.

Complete the FAFSA online

Learn more about the FAFSA

Review your financial aid offer notification

Offer notifications are prepared by the Financial Aid Office and are issued to students to explain the details of the financial aid offer, which may include grants, scholarships, federal student loans and work study.

Access the Financial Aid Self-Service Portal

Complete your Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) online for federal loans

Student Borrowers: If you will be attending Quinnipiac’s undergraduate programs, and are a first-time student borrower of federal loans, the government requires you to complete an online Entrance Counseling Session (a short question/answer session regarding educational borrowing) and sign an electronic promise to repay your loans called a Master Promissory Note (MPN). The loan proceeds cannot disburse to the university on your behalf until the requirements are completed on the Federal Student Aid website, studentaid.gov. The process can be accessed 24 hours a day and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Learn more about Entrance Counseling and MPN

Visit studentaid.gov

Pay your balance

To cover a remaining balance due to the university, after financial aid has been applied against the invoice, families have the choice of establishing a semester payment plan and/or borrowing from the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan or a variety of private lenders.

Learn more about tuition payment programs

Explore loan options

Additional FAFSA Resources

View a complete list of FAFSA tutorial videos provided by Federal Student Aid

To get the most accurate and up-to-date information about the FAFSA application process, visit StudentAid.gov

Learn More About Financial Aid

Understand the financial aid process

We know that navigating the financial aid process can be daunting, but our goal is to make it easier for you.

Costs and Budgets How to Apply for Aid Financial Aid Self-Service Portal Contact Undergrad Financial Aid

Explore types of aid

There are several ways to help offset the cost of your education.

Scholarships and Grants Loans Work Opportunities and Stipends

Veterans and Military Benefits Awards and Benefits More Resources

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