Applying for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)

The 2023-24 FAFSA is used for the 23-24 Academic Year (Fall 2023 through Summer 2024). 

  • You will need an 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 be admitted as a degree-seeking student in an eligible graduate program and making Satisfactory Academic Progress.  All courses you enroll in must be required for the degree.   You do not have to be admitted to your program before submitting your FAFSA.
    • 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. This notification will list the types of aid programs and the amounts for which you qualify.