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Welcome to Taylor University from the Financial Aid Office!

Information for our New and Transfer students...

Welcome!  We encourage you to browse our website for important information that you will need for the Financial Aid process here at Taylor University.  Please let us know if we can ever be of assistance.

 

If you are a transfer, international, athlete, TU Graduate Student, or TU Online Student, Nathan Chu is your guy!  He works in both the Financial Aid and Admissions Offices, and is here to help you! You can contact Nathan at nathan_chu@taylor.edu or by calling either office at 1-800-882-3456, and ask for Nate Chu.

 

 

What to Expect From Our Office...

1.  If you have applied to TU in the fall, and have received your acceptance from the Admissions Office, you will receive a letter from our office in January or February giving you instructions on how to apply for Financial Aid at TU.  This letter will also include your TU ID#.  Make sure you watch for this letter, and when it is received, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2.  After filing the FAFSA, you need to visit your TU Financial Aid website at https://myfa.taylor.edu and check the documents status.  Submit any required documents to us as soon as possible.  We cannot complete your aid package until we have received all required documents for your file.

3.  You will receive reminder emails from us every 3 weeks or so if you have not turned in the required documents. Make sure you are forwarding those on to your parent's email address.

4.  Once your package is ready, you will receive another email from our office telling you to go back to https://myfa.taylor.edu to view the AWARDS tab.  You will not receive a paper copy of your Award, it is available to you online 24/7 for your convenience.

 5.  Make sure you give Admissions your correct Email address, and keep it current.  This is how we will contact you with any important requests or information.

Financial Aid Time Line

When to begin...

 

January -

  • Get a FAFSA PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA, if you do not already have one.  If you need a FAFSA PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov .  At least one parent and the student will each need a separate PIN.  Keep these in a safe place.  You will need these PIN's each year you file a FAFSA, and to apply for any student loans you may need.
  • The FAFSA website is now ready!  File your FAFSA as soon as possible.  Do NOT miss the March 10th deadline for need based aid!
  • Talk to your church about the Church Matching Grant.  The form is available on our website, and is due by March 10th. Payment isn't due until June 1st.
  • Talk to your high school guidance counselor about any scholarship opportunities you might be eligible to apply for.

February - FILE THE FAFSA!  TURN IN THE CMG PLEDGE FORM!

  • If you have not submitted your FAFSA, DON"T DELAY!  It is due by March 10th!  Unable to complete your Federal Tax Returns by March 10th?  Complete the FAFSA using estimated information from the previous year.  You will then need to complete your Taxes as soon as possible and submit a signed copy to us.  Make sure you check https://myfa.taylor.edu for other documents we may need.
  • Once you have submitted the FAFSA, check your report for errors.  Notify our office immediately if you need to make corrections.
  • Don't forget to talk with your church about the Church Matching Grant!  The pledge form is due March 10th!  It is available on our website at: http://www.taylor.edu/admissions/finaid/available-aid/grants.shtml

March - FAFSA AND CMG DEADLINE IS MARCH 10TH!

  • Your FAFSA must be submitted online by March 10th in order for you to qualify for need-based institutional aid. 
  • Church Matching Grant pledge form is due March 10th!
  • Check with your school guidance office for scholarship information.  Most scholarships have deadlines of March or April!

April -

  • Start looking for a summer job.  You will be expected to contribute at least $2,600 toward your college expenses.

May -

  • Notify us of any outside scholarships you have or expect to receive.  This will enable us to finalize your financial aid.
  • If you would like information on how to make interest-free monthly payments through TMS, call the Taylor University Bursar at (765) 998-5123 for more information. 

June - STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE!

  • Church Matching Grant payment is due June 1st in order to receive the match from Taylor University.
  • Ask your high school guidance counselor to forward a copy of your FINAL high school transcript to Taylor University. 
  • Student Direct Stafford and PLUS Loan applications are due by June 15th in order to to be disbursed for on time fall payment.

July -

  • If you are interested in our monthly payment plan through Tuition Management Services (TMS), call (765) 998-5123 today!

August -

  • Payment for the Fall semester is due this month