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Applying for Federal Financial Aid

At Post University, we understand that paying for college is one of the main obstacles in achieving an education and a successful career. Therefore, we encourage all our students and their families apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.  When you complete the FAFSA, you must include Post University’s school code, which is 001401.

For fall admissions, it is best to apply by February 15. All other applicants are advised to apply for financial aid immediately after submitting a Post University admissions application. Financial Aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis. For best results, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. The Free Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA): Students and parents can easily apply for the FAFSA electronically via www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is the most efficient and effective way to apply for federal financial aid. You will need to include Post University's school code 001401 on this application.
  2. IRS Form(s) 1040 and Attached Schedules may be requested if you are selected for Verification. At a minimum, students and parents will need their W-2 forms from all jobs held last year, in order to accurately complete the FAFSA.
  3. Recommended Deadline is February 15. For best results, the FAFSA should be electronically submitted by February 15  via www.fafsa.ed.gov, using the Post University school code 001401.
  4. It is a good idea to have already applied for the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loan prior to applying for Federal Financial Aid.

    If you need any assistance in completing the steps above, please contact the Post University Financial Aid Office.  We will be happy to assist you at no charge. 

Once you have submitted your FAFSA with our school code, we will receive an institutional student aid report within about 3 days from the federal government, which determines your financial need through its own methodology.  We then will send you a financial aid award letter outlining the financial plan options that are available to you at Post University.

Federal Financial Aid Award letter

As quickly as 7 to 10 days after you apply for federal financial aid on the website www.fafsa.ed.gov, our financial aid staff can issue an official financial aid award letter. This letter will outline the federal financial aid for which you qualify. Your Financial Aid may include some or all of the following:

  • Federal, state and institutional funds that do not have to be repaid
  • Self-help aid such as Federal or Institutional Work study. These monies go directly to the student and are not used to pay direct costs to the University, unless we have written instructions to do so.
  • Loans, which are disbursed to the University and must be repaid. Loans may come in a variety of forms, such as the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) as well as other alternative financing options for which the student, family, and/or friends may apply.

    Once you receive your financial aid award letter, you and your parents or guardians, have 14 days to sign and return the letter. Award letters may be faxed and/or mailed to the Office of Student Finance to the following contact information.

Federal Aid Programs

Post University participates in a number of other federally funded financial aid Programs:

Federal Financial Aid Discrepancies

Please be aware that every time your award is increased or decreased there will be a difference in your Student Account and that these are not necessarily discrepancies. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 800.345.2562 to check on your disbursement.