Applying for Financial Aid

To qualify for federal loans, you must:

Be accepted into a degree granting program
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen as defined by the FAFSA
Not be in default on any federal student loans
Have registered with the Selective Service (if you are a male student)
Register for at least half-time* enrollment (per semester)
Meet the University satisfactory academic progress policies:

*Half-time enrollment is considered 6 credits for undergraduate students and 5-8 credits for graduate students

DEADLINE: Please be sure to have all documents submitted at least three weeks before the end of the semester if applying late.

Visit the FAFSA website and use school code 001402 for QU to receive your FAFSA results.

After the FAFSA is submitted (with no errors or rejects), a financial aid file will be created and reviewed. Use school code 001402 for QU to receive your FAFSA results.
You will be contacted if any additional information is needed. Please be sure to check your QU email – all financial aid communication will be sent only to this email.
Access your offer letter by visiting our secure website.

Sign your master promissory note (MPN) for the unsubsidized loan and complete your graduate student Entrance Loan Counseling
*Both of these items in step 5 must be completed before your federal funds can disburse to Quinnipiac.

The below forms are in PDF format and require Adobe Reader.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Request Sheet 2020-2021: This form is to be completed by a graduate student who wishes to borrow under the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program and serves as authorization to run a credit check.
Request for Additional Funds for Computer Purchase: Graduate students who will take out additional loan funds to reimburse themselves for the purchase of a computer must complete this form.
Verification Worksheet #1: To be completed only if requested, this form is used to verify information related to the FAFSA.
Dependent Verification Worksheet: To be completed only if requested, this form is used to verify information related to the FAFSA.
Release of Information: Complete this form if you would like to allow the Online Financial Aid office to discuss matters of your financial aid and account with a third party.
Promissory Note for Cigna Employees: Cigna employees receiving education benefits or reimbursement must complete this form prior to entry into their chosen program.
Partnership Verification Form: Members of partner organizations who are eligible for tuition discounts must complete this form to verify their employment prior to receiving these benefits.