How to Apply
Apply early to meet all deadlines. Follow these instructions to be considered for every need-based financial aid program available:
- For an estimate of financial aid eligibility, prospective students may use the net price calculator.
- To file an official application for financial aid, new and returning students should complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon after Oct. 1 as possible for the upcoming academic year. Federal Student Aid IDs (FSA ID) are required for students, as well as parents of dependent students, and may be obtained during the FAFSA application process.
- The FAFSA is required to determine eligibility for federal student aid programs (including the Pell Grant), and need-based aid programs from the State of Florida and UT. In addition to filing the FAFSA, students who reside in a state other than Florida should check with their guidance office about how to apply for their home state grant program.
- “University of Tampa, Tampa, FL” must be listed on the FAFSA for UT to receive your results. UT’s FAFSA school code is 001538.
- After the FAFSA is submitted, applicants who provided an email address will receive an email with a link to a Student Aid Report (SAR). If no email address was provided, applicants will receive paper SAR documents. Students should review the SAR for accuracy, and submit corrections online, if necessary.
- Students selected for verification by the federal processor will be asked to submit additional documents to the Financial Aid Office, such as copies of IRS tax return transcripts, or statements confirming benefits, etc. Eligible non-citizens may be asked to provide copies of their Resident Alien Cards or other documentation.
Students must be admitted to The University before the Financial Aid Office may make a financial aid award.