- Financial Aid
- Federal Student Aid
- Federal Student Aid Eligibility
- Preparing to Apply for Federal Student Aid
- Types of Federal Student Aid
- Applying for Federal Student Aid
- Awarding Federal Student Aid
- Federal Student Aid Policies & Procedures
- Enrollment Options
- Term Policies and Procedures
- Current Students Applying for Federal Student Aid
- Consumer Information
- Financial Aid Forms
FSA Application Procedures for Prospective Students who are Evaluated but not Enrolled
Follow these procedures if you have already received your CSU Academic Evaluation Report and wish to apply for Federal Student Aid (FSA).
- Complete the Transcript Request Service Forms if CSU does not have all official transcripts on file. Using this service will allow CSU to request your official transcripts. These official transcripts are needed to be accepted at CSU and qualify for FSA. First-time college students do not need to use this service but must submit copies of their high school diploma or copies of high school transcripts.
- Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN): Prior to applying for federal financial aid, you should obtain a PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov. This number serves as your electronic signature and may be used to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), make corrections to your Student Aid Report (SAR), and monitor federal loans that you receive. If you are a dependent student, a parent should also request a PIN, which can be used as their electronic signature on the FAFSA.
- Fill out and submit the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make certain to indicate the CSU school code of 041215 on the FAFSA. If you have already completed a FAFSA, retrieve it and add the CSU school code.
- Monitor your email for important notifications and your Student Aid Report (SAR).
- The Office of Financial Aid will receive and review your completed FAFSA. Once the review is completed, you will be instructed on how to login to the CSU Financial Aid Portal and complete the awarding process.
- Prior to the end of the registration period, you should submit your term enrollment and select the appropriate boxes for payment information. If your FSA is not confirmed by the end of registration, you must select if you wish to pay out-of-pocket and be reimbursed once aid is disbursed or cancel the registration and enroll in the upcoming term.
If you have any questions about apply for Federal Financial Aid, please contact the CSU Admissions Department at admissions@columbiasouthern.edu or 800-977-8449.