Applying for Financial Assistance

To apply for financial assistance at Luther, just follow these step-by-step directions:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend filing electronically at www.FAFSA.ed.gov if possible.
   • You can use last year's PIN numbers. If you've lost them, request duplicates from pin.ed.gov
   • Both student and parent will need their PIN
   • It's most helpful to print a copy of the FAFSA Pre-Application Worksheet and complete it before completing the application on-line. (If you choose to complete and refer to a copy of the paper FAFSA as you file online, keep in mind that the order of the paper FAFSA does not correspond with the online FAFSA)
   • Do keep a copy of your application for your records
   If filing online is not an option, you can obtain a paper copy of the FAFSA from Luther's Financial Aid Office. To receive your aid notification at the earliest possible date, you must get your application to the processor by March 1.
2. Complete the Luther College Continuing Student Supplemental Financial Aid Application and return it to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Submit additional requested documents in a timely manner. Review "My Documents" on the my.luther.edu site to see outstanding forms required to complete your file.
4. Apply for all outside sources of assistance for which you are eligible. Community organizations, churches, insurance companies, corporations, and employers often give awards and/or matching grants based on financial need, academic achievement or membership. Review the applications posted outside the financial aid office and listed in the bulletin. In most cases, outside scholarships will reduce the amount of loan you will need to finance your Luther education.
5. If there are special circumstances that affect your ability to contribute or your parent's ability to contribute to your educational expenses, please submit a letter outlining these circumstances to the Financial Aid Office. Instructions for reporting and documenting the most common circumstances can be found on the forms section of the Financial Aid website under Special Circumstances Reporting Information.

It is important that you meet all application deadlines to maximize the amount of assistance available to you. Iowa residents should take special note of the state grant deadline posted in the FAFSA instructions.

Award notifications will be emailed to your Luther email account in early May and on a rolling basis as files are completed.