The financial aid application process for the 2012–2013 school year has changed. All new and returning undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens must complete the following:
* Please select the IRS Data Retrieval option. This will allow the IRS to upload you and/or your parent's submitted tax return (after February 1, 2012) directly into your FAFSA. If you do not choose this option and are selected by the Department of Education (DOE) for verification, you will be required to send SMFA an IRS Transcript, which can take 6–8 weeks.
Note: We can no longer accept copies of federal tax returns and W-2s as verification of income.
International students must complete:
2012–2013 International Student Financial Aid Form*
*We require supporting documentation such as a letter from an employer, tax return or bank statements to verify income.
Financial aid will be awarded on a rolling basis. We advise beginning the process as early as January 2. Please keep in mind some funds are limited. It is in your best interest to complete the process in a timely manner.
Plus/Alternative Loan
A FAFSA is required for the PLUS or Alternative loan, even if you are not applying for financial aid. This requirement was new for the 2011–2012 school year and will continue through 2012–2013.
