File the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. Start by creating your FSA ID. The FSA ID confirms your identity on the FAFSA and related documents. Students and parents must create their own FSA IDs. 

Once you have your FSA ID, login in to Federal Student Aid with your FSA ID. Use code 001838 to indicate that you want a copy of your FAFSA sent to Taylor University.

If you need help filing your FAFSA, connect with the Financial Aid Team at 765-998-5358 or finaid@taylor.edu.

Financial aid is processed on a rolling bases after December 1 once we have received the FAFSA and any other required documents. If additional information is needed, you’ll be notified via email and can find the requests under the “Documents & Messages" section in MYFA (My Financial Aid Online site).

February 1 is the priority FAFSA filing deadline for Taylor endowed scholarships consideration.

• Test scores must be received by April 1 for Merit Scholarship consideration.
• Change second bullet to: April 1 is the deadline to submit Church Matching Grant pledge form. Funds are due July 1.

April 15 is the FAFSA filing deadline for grants from the State of Indiana and the priority filing deadline for need-based grants from Taylor.

Accept or decline your student loans by June 15 through MyFA to ensure your loan(s) appear on your account when the bill is sent in July.

Notify the financial aid office of any outside or private scholarships, grants, or loans you receive by July 1. Statements are sent out on July 10.