The Office of Financial Aid provides financial assistance to qualified students in pursuit of their educational objectives. Assistance is available through federal, state and institutional programs which include grants, loans, student employment and scholarships. All programs are administered in accordance with governing regulations.
Applying for Aid
The first step in applying for any form of financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is available in two formats: paper and electronic.
Paper – Students may obtain paper FAFSA’s by calling 1-800-4FEDAID. Once the FAFSA has been completed, it must be mailed to the FAFSA processor.
Electronic – Student may complete the application and submit it directly to the processing center electronically at www.fafsa.gov. SAU’s school code is 001107.
Check out FAFSA Hooray on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2d7IfFgxTs
Financial Aid Policies
- Southern Arkansas University Consent Form
- SAU – Student Direct Deposit Form [pdf]
- Academic Progress Policy for Students
- Student Worker Employment Policy
- Title IV Code of Conduct
- Policies and Procedures for Awarding
- Drug Conviction Issues
Student Loans
- Printable Federal Direct Student Loan Application [pdf]
- Printable Federal Direct Plus Loan Application [pdf]
- Alternative Loan Choices
- 2011-2012 Fall-Spring Disbursement Dates
- 2012 Summer Disbursement Dates
How to Consolidate Loans visit www.studentloans.gov – check out Tools and Resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness visit www.studentloans.gov - check out Managing Repayment
Verification Forms
- Dependent Verification [pdf]
- Independent Verification [pdf]
- Signature Page [pdf]
- Asset Form [pdf]
Summer School Aid Request Form
