Questions Most Often Asked by Students Applying for Financial Aid:

How do I apply for financial aid?

Students can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at www.falsa.ed.gov, and list IUPUI school code of 001813.   There is no school specific application required to apply for assistance.

What is the priority date to apply for financial aid?

The priority date is March 10th each year for filing the (FAFSA); however, you may file as early as January 1st or after the priority date.

When should I hear about my financial aid for the upcoming year?

Award notices concerning aid for the upcoming academic year are usually sent to new students in April and to returning students by the end of June.  These notices contain instructions concerning Federal Stafford and other loans.

Are supplemental loans available and how do I apply?

If the funds received through the Stafford or other federal loan programs are not sufficient to meet your needs, alternative loans are available up to the total cost of attendance.  Please visit the financial aid website at www.iupui.edu/finaid for additional information.

How often to I receive money from my lender?

Stafford Loans for a period longer than 1 semester are divided into 2 disbursements with the second disbursement being issued at the start of the second semester.

Do I receive the full amount applied for?

Our preferred lenders currently provide 100% of the loan funds requested by our students.  However, this could change from year to year.

After the federal loan is processed by my lender, where do I go to sign my check?

The Stafford loans issued by one of our preferred lenders will electronically credit your account, pay any fees owed, and generate a refund if eligible.  You may choose to have the refund directly deposited into your back account.  Visit the Bursar website, www.bursar.iupui.edu to request direct deposit.  If you do not set up direct deposit, the refund check will be mailed to your local address.

What should I do if my Federal Stafford Loan does not arrive in time to pay my fees?

You will receive a net bill.  This is the amount due after anticipated awards.  This amount needs to be paid by the due date.  When the loans can be disbursed, the disbursements will apply to tuition and fees.

When do I receive my money?

Funds above the cost of fees are available by the first day of class for each academic period.

Who do I need to contact if I have additional questions?

You should contact Paul Koch, the dental school financial aid representative.  E-mail him at dentaid@iupui.edu  or you may contact him by telephone at (317) 278-1549 or (317) 278-2880.