Make college affordable by unlocking federal, state, and institutional aid to help pay for college. Explore the resources below for the latest information about filing your 2025-2026 FAFSA.
St. Ambrose University is dedicated to making the financial aid process as transparent and efficient as possible. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to federal financial aid for college. By completing this form, you may qualify for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available, send it to St. Ambrose using school code 001889.
Each year, file your application to be sure you're on track to make college affordable.
The FAFSA is the only way to apply for federal student aid, the largest source of financial aid in the U.S.
Colleges and universities use information from your application to determine eligibility for additional aid.
You must submit your application each year you're enrolled in college to maintain eligibility.
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A FSA ID consists of an account username and password that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education's online systems, including StudentAid.gov. An FSA ID can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You'll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an FSA ID.
Know what to expect when you start the 2025-2026 FAFSA form. This includes logging in, understanding the form, verifying personal information, and providing consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information.
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You might need the following information or documents as you fill out your application:
Recognizing how critical financial aid is to the college decision-making process, we are working diligently to process packages quickly while ensuring accuracy. Your FAFSA application will be processed by the Department of Education in the order it's received.
What to Expect:
St. Ambrose University will keep you updated throughout the process. Find answers to common FAFSA questions on the Federal Student Aid website.
