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Apply for Financial Aid

Applicants to master’s and doctoral degree programs who will be enrolled at least half time are eligible for federal student aid.

How to Apply for Financial Aid at Saint Mary’s

Degree-seeking students who are enrolled at least half time may be eligible for financial aid.

Step 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Create a FSA ID
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
– Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Federal School Code: 002380

Step 2: Receive Student Aid Report (SAR)

Review SAR for incorrect information, missing information, or a request for additional documentation
Make any corrections to FAFSA
If additional documentation is required, submit request to the appropriate office

Step 3: Verify Eligibility to Receive Federal Student Aid

Be a fully admitted degree-seeking student at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (Check your application status)
Be registered as at least a half-time student; typically defined as three graduate credits at Saint Mary's

Step 4: Receive Award Letter From Financial Aid Office

A financial aid award letter will be sent six to eight weeks after the completed FAFSA has been received and the student is fully admitted and registered as at least a half-time student
The financial aid award letter will state the type and amount of the Federal Direct Loan you may borrow
Complete the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note
Return the required paperwork to the appropriate Financial Aid Office

Contact Our Financial Aid Office

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