Application Procedures
Step 1: File the FAFSA or renewal FAFSA
All financial aid applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA. This form may be completed online or mailed to the processor on or after January 1. Before filing refer to complete 2009-10 FAFSA information .
Prior FAFSA filers are sent a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by the Department of Education to the address listed on their prior-year FAFSA. Students may also request a PIN via the Internet.
A PIN is required to complete the renewal FAFSA online. Otherwise, the filer may complete a regular FAFSA online or submit a paper FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA on the Web instead of paper. This free online service provided through the Department of Education dramatically speeds the processing of your FAFSA. The federal processor has developed a FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet which they highly recommend that web filers complete before filing the FAFSA on the Web.
Students must reapply for financial aid each year. The 2009-10 priority application deadline for continuing students is March 2, 2009. To be considered for university grant funding in addition to federal aid, you must file your FAFSA between January 1 and March 2. Early applicants receive priority consideration (but are not automatically eligible) for grant funding. New students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline, but will not be penalized due to admission decisions.
Include the UC Davis School Code: 001313 on the FAFSA.
Step 2: Receive your Student Aid Report (SAR)
About three to four weeks after submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor (either electronically or by mail).
Read the SAR carefully. If all the information is accurate and UC Davis is included in the school list section, your may keep the SAR for your records.
If UC Davis is not listed, the Financial Aid Office will not receive the student’s application information. Follow the SAR instructions for submitting a school change or addition.
If reported data is incorrect or failed any of the database matches, follow the instructions to correct or resolve the issue. The most common sources or data mismatches are citizenship, selective service, name, and birth date.
Step 3: Submit required documentation to the Financial Aid Office
After submitting the FAFSA, additional documents may be required. Typical documents include, but are not limited to:
Tax forms
Verification forms
Social security or citizenship documentation
Selective Service status documents
Entering Veterinary Medicine students applying for need-based financial aid will be required to submit a copy of their 2008 Income Tax Return to validate information provided on the FAFSA. Please do not submit this information until a formal request is received. When you receive a notice of additional or missing information from the Financial Aid Office through your eFAN, please comply as soon as possible. A delay in submitting requested documentation may delay your financial aid processing and awarding.
Step 4: Award Notification via eFAN
When your application is complete and reviewed, your eFAN (electronic Financial Aid Notice) will be available online. The eFAN includes your student expense budget and a breakdown of your financial aid eligibility. You are able to view and accept your financial aid online, including loans and loan documents. |
