Applying For Aid

Complete the FAFSA

The allows you to be automatically considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs based on your dependency status and Student Aid Index (SAI).

Federal School Code

USF's School Code: 001537

When filling out the form, you'll be asked which schools you want your FAFSA submission sent to. Use this school code to have your information sent to USF.

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Dates and Deadlines
How to Apply

FAFSA Dates and Deadlines

 

2026-2027 FAFSA

2027-2028 FAFSA
Semesters Covered Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028
Opening Date October 1, 2025 September 23, 2026
Priority Submission Date* January 1, 2026 January 1, 2027
Final Deadline June 30, 2027 June 30, 2028
Required Documents 2024 tax documents, social security number, and driver’s license (if you have one) 2025 tax documents, social security number, and driver’s license (if you have one)

*We encourage all students to apply by the priority FAFSA application deadline to be considered for the most types of aid possible, along with eligibility and availability of funds.

How to Apply

  1. Create or find : Remember that you and will each need an FSA ID.

  2. Gather your required documents.
    1. For the 2026-2027 FAFSA, you'll need your 2024 tax documents, Social Security number, and driver's license (if you have one).

    2. For the 2027-2028 FAFSA, you'll need your 2025 tax documents, Social Security number, and driver's license (if you have one).

  3. Start your FAFSA and make sure to list USF's school code (001537).

  4. Submit the FAFSA using the necessary FSA IDs.

Need step-by-step help? Check out the developed by Federal Student Aid.

Helpful Tips

  • Submit Annually: You must fill out a new FAFSA each year you want aid, and the FAFSA will determine aid for classes from Fall through Summer.
  • Plan Ahead: To make sure you get the right financial aid, plan ahead and know which semesters you'll be taking classes.
  • Check If You Need Contributors: Assess if your parent or guardian should be a contributor on your FAFSA. If they will be, you and anyone designated as a contributor on your FAFSA will each need an FSA ID, which is the username and password used to access a FAFSA application.

What's Next

After you submit the FAFSA to the Department of Education, please allow up to 10 business days for USF to receive your submission. We will start releasing financial aid packages in the spring semester. 

Once we have a financial aid release timeline, we will add it to the website to ensure you know what to expect.

FAFSA Information and Assistance

Federal Tax Information and Consent

FAFSA applicants and their contributors are required to provide consent for the IRS to retrieve and share Federal Tax Information through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to qualify for federal student aid.

Avoid FAFSA Scams

The FAFSA is free. You never have to pay to apply for federal student aid.

Be cautious of websites or companies that charge for FAFSA assistance. If you use one of these services, you may be providing personal information to a non-government agency.

Review tips from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Education to learn how to protect yourself and your personal information.

The FUTURE Act

All FAFSA applicants and their contributors are required to give consent for the IRS to retrieve and share their Federal Tax Information (FTI) through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to qualify for federal student aid.

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