The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Information from the FAFSA is used to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria for federal (and some state) financial aid. Information from the FAFSA is matched against records with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Student Loan Database.

• You will need a Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) with the U.S. Department of Education.  Your FSA ID (a username and password) confirms your identity and must be used to log in to any U.S. Department of Education website.  Create your FSA ID at studentaid.gov and click "Create Account".

• Complete the appropriate FAFSA online at studentaid.gov, choosing University of St. Thomas, school code 002345, as an institution to receive your information. 
  
  
  • The default address for the University of St. Thomas is 2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN.  Even if your program is in Minneapolis, another location or online the graduate financial aid office will receive your FAFSA results successfully using the school code 002345.
    
    
• In order to be considered for federal financial aid, you must meet the following general eligibility criteria:
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or other category of eligible non-citizen.
  • Not be in default on a prior Federal Education Loan or owe a refund of a prior federal grant.
  • Be admitted and enrolled as a regular degree-seeking student.  All courses you enroll in must be required for the degree.
  • Be enrolled at least half-time.
  • Be meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.  
    
    
    • Certificate-only and some licensure students are not eligible for federal financial aid at the University of St. Thomas; however, may apply for private educational loans (no FAFSA required).
      
      
• St. Thomas determines your financial aid eligibility and sends you a Notification of Financial Aid once all requested information has been received and processed.