Forms

For your convenience, we've gathered some of the financial aid forms you will need. These forms are for the use of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Forms for 2025-2026

Applies to summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026 terms.

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  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - available December 2024

    Description

    Application for federal need-based aid and Federal Direct Loans.

    Submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA Code is 003744. The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.

    Deadlines

    • All SPCS students: Six weeks prior to start of term.
  • Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan

    Description

    Students who have been offered Federal Direct Loans must electronically accept or decline all or a portion of their loans via BannerWeb.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loan offers, students will first need to submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.

    Upon receipt of your application materials and your registration for at least a half-time status (at least 6 credit hours), the Office of Financial Aid will review your application and determine your eligibility for loans. Once the Office of Financial Aid begins releasing award offers, you will receive an award offer notification advising you of your aid eligibility. (This information can also be viewed on your BannerWeb account.) You will then need to follow the instructions below to accept or decline all or a portion of your Federal Direct Loans.

    To accept or decline your loans:

    1. First-time borrowers only, complete the Authorization to apply Title IV funds by:

    • Accepting the Authorization of Title IV funds in BannerWeb. To accept your Authorization, follow these instructions.

    2. Accept or decline all or a portion of your Federal Direct Loans via BannerWeb. To do so, follow these instructions.

    3. First time borrowers only — complete entrance counseling and sign your Master Promissory Note electronically at studentaid.gov.

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS) Application

    Description

    The application for a 2025-26 Academic Year Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents of undergraduate students is completed online at studentaid.gov.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Application

    Description

    The application for a 2025-26 academic year Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan for graduate students is completed online at studentaid.gov.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Application

    Description

    The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia for full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who are Virginia residents. Check this website later for a link to the application. Students currently receiving VTAG do not need to reapply. 

    Deadline

    September 15, 2025

  • Summer 2025 Federal Direct Loan Application - Available March 2025

    Description

    The 2025 Summer Federal Direct Loan Application should be completed by students who want to apply for a Direct Loan for summer session 2025. The summer 2025 loan application will be available in March 2025.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available in December 2024.

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of your summer session. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

Forms for 2024-2025

Applies to summer 2024, fall 2024, and spring 2025 terms.

Expand All
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    Description

    Application for federal need-based aid and Federal Direct Loans.

    Submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA Code is 003744.

    Deadlines

    • All SPCS students: Six weeks prior to start of term.
  • Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan

    Description

    Students who have been offered Federal Direct Loans must electronically accept or decline all or a portion of their loans via BannerWeb.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loan offers, students will first need to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

    Upon receipt of your application materials and your registration for at least a half-time status (at least 6 credit hours), the Office of Financial Aid will review your application and determine your eligibility for loans. Once the Office of Financial Aid begins releasing award offers, you will receive an award offer notification advising you of your aid eligibility. (This information can also be viewed on your BannerWeb account.) You will then need to follow the instructions below to accept or decline all or a portion of your Federal Direct Loans.

    To accept or decline your loans:

    1. First-time borrowers only, complete the Authorization to apply Title IV funds by:

    • Accepting the Authorization of Title IV funds in BannerWeb. To accept your Authorization, follow these instructions.

    2. Accept or decline all or a portion of your Federal Direct Loans via BannerWeb. To do so, follow these instructions.

    3. First time borrowers only — complete entrance counseling and sign your Master Promissory Note electronically at studentaid.gov.

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS) Application

    Description

    The application for a 2024-25 Academic Year Federal Direct PLUS Loan for parents of undergraduate students is completed online at studentaid.gov.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Application

    Description

    The application for a 2024-25 academic year Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan for graduate students is completed online at studentaid.gov.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.

  • Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Application

    Description

    The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia for full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who are Virginia residents. Check this website later for a link to the application. Students currently receiving VTAG do not need to reapply. 

    Deadline

    July 31, 2024

  • Summer 2024 Federal Direct Loan Application

    Description

    The 2024 Summer Federal Direct Loan Application should be completed by students who want to apply for a Direct Loan for summer session 2024.

    In order to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans, students will first need to submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

    Deadline

    In order to ensure your loans are processed and applied to your account by the first day of class, complete the above loan requirements at least six weeks prior to the first day of your summer session. If any of the above requirements are completed after that date, aid will be processed but it may not be available by the first day of class.