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Filing my FAFSA

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will help you qualify for college, state and federal financial assistance. It’s the most important step in pursuing an affordable education.

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The 2025-2026 FAFSA is Now Available

Complete your FAFSA now at studentaid.gov
Manchester University’s school code is 001820

Financial aid money is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to file the FAFSA® as soon as it opens!

The deadline for Indiana residents is April 15th. See all FAFSA® deadlines on studentaid.gov

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Why the FAFSA® is Important (Like really, really important)

Completing the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is arguably the most essential step any student can take in their college planning journey because it unlocks financial aid from various sources. The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA® to determine a student’s eligibility for federal student aid, such as loans, grants, and work-study. The FAFSA® is also required to apply for state funding and many private scholarships.

Your financial aid package can help you cover college expenses:

  • Tuition
  • Fees
  • Living Expenses (Housing and Meals)
  • Books
  • Transportation to and from school

Please Note:

  • Manchester University will receive your FAFSA® eligibility information starting in late January.
  • Students will receive an email informing them when that information has been sent to the schools.
  • Students will receive an email when their FAFSA® Submission Summary is available to review on studentaid.gov.

The Basics

  1. Learn your state’s FAFSA deadline.
    Manchester encourages you to complete your FAFSA by March 1 as this meets most deadlines nationally. The Indiana deadline for state funds is April 15. You may submit your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year beginning Nov. 22, 2024.
  2. Collect and have ready necessary documents/information:
    1. Social Security Number or Permanent Resident Card
    2. W-2 records for each job worked this year (for both student and parents/guardians)
    3. Income tax information (for both student and parents/guardians)
  3. Acquire student and parent Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch (you’ll use these to electronically sign your FAFSA).
  4. Complete and submit your FAFSA for free at https://studentaid.gov/
    The FAFSA should always match the next year you’ll be in college and attending classes (For Fall 2025, use 2025-2026 FAFSA).
  5. The Federal Student Aid Office makes your information available to all schools that you list on your FAFSA – you may list up to 20. Manchester’s school code is 001820.

File Your FAFSA Online

What Happens After submitting your FAFSA form?

Review Your Award

  1. Manchester will produce a Financial Aid Offer Letter using your FAFSA results. It will display your itemized costs and aid. It also will lay out payment options and other helpful resources.
    1. View your Financial Aid Offer Letter in Manchester’s Spartan Self Service through ChetNet.
      1. Trouble logging into ChetNet? Contact your Admissions Counselor for assistance.
    2. Check out these Four Easy Steps to review your Financial Aid Offer Letter.
    3. Access forms you might need from our Office of Student Financial Services.
  2. Your Admissions Counselor will call you to discuss your Financial Aid Offer Letter. We’ll spend as much time with you as you need.