Applying for financial aid may seem like a daunting task. Don't let it be a barrier to you receiving an education. To be considered for any need based financial aid (that includes student loans), you are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have internet access, we encourage you to apply online using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There are edits in the system when applying online that help eliminate errors. Applying online normally reduces processing time. Help is available. If you prefer a paper FAFSA application, you may request one from the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or download a PDF FAFSA from www.studentaid.ed.gov. The government no longer provides colleges large quantities of paper applications due to the increased usage of FAFSA on the Web.

Apply as soon as possible after January 1st of each year. Northwood encourages you to apply by the earlier of your state aid deadline or April 1st.  Read more about your state aid deadline on the FAFSA and in our section on grants.

Before completing the FAFSA online, we encourage you to apply for a PIN, which is your electronic access code. A PIN can be requested from www.pin.ed.gov  or www.fafsa.ed.gov. The PIN (personal identification number) will act as your signature on the FAFSA. It also will provide you access to other personal information stored in other federal aid sites. Parent(s) of dependent students should also apply for a PIN.

YOU SHOULD NEVER SHARE YOUR PIN WITH ANYONE.

If you have questions when completing your FAFSA, you can get free help by contacting the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4 FED AID or by contacting your Northwood Financial Aid Office. If you are using FAFSA on the WEB, you can also get help online.

Be sure to include Northwood University's school code on your FAFSA.

• The FAFSA school code for the University College Outreach Centers (except FL and TX) is 004072.
• The FAFSA school code for the Florida campus and FL Outreach Centers is E00586.
• The FAFSA school code for the TX campus and TX Outreach Centers is 013040.

After you have submitted your FAFSA to the federal government for processing, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review the information. Follow any instructions on the SAR. Be sure Northwood’s school code is on the SAR. You may find that your SAR has been selected for verification. If so, you will be receiving a letter from the Financial Aid Office requesting additional information.

Before the Financial Aid Office is able to offer you financial assistance, you must have applied for admissions and been accepted for enrollment at Northwood. After you have been accepted, and the Financial Aid Office has received your SAR from the Department of Education and any requested documentation from you, the Financial Aid Office will mail you an award letter. The award letter will notify you of the types and amounts of aid that you may receive. You will also be able to view your award information at my.northwood.edu.

Remember the Financial Aid Office is here to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

For Florida Outreach Center students:
Northwood University
Financial Aid Office
2600 N Military Trail
W. Palm Beach, FL 33409
561.478.5590
fl.finaid@northwood.edu
Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Extended office hours are offered at the beginning of classes.

For Texas Outreach Center (including Fort Worth military) students:
Northwood University
Financial Aid Office
1114 West FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972.293.5430
txfinaid@northwood.edu
Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Extended office hours are offered at the beginning of classes.

For all other locations (not FL or TX)
Northwood University
Financial Aid Office
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
989.837.4230
mi.finaid@northwood.edu
Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday