The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional need based aid. Students must submit a FAFSA each year they wish to be considered for need-based financial aid. An academic year for financial aid is Fall, Spring and Summer. For the 2025-2026 year, the FAFSA is available on December 1st, 2024.

 

Completing the FAFSA 

Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov 2025-2026 FAFSA  Available December 1st 2024 Southwestern’s FAFSA code  003620  Go to the FAFSA

 

Financial Aid Important Dates 

First Year Early Decision Applicants (Southwestern University Financial Estimate Form):	December 1
First Year Early Action and Regular Decision Applicants:	March 1
First Year Late Decision Applicants:	ASAP after March 1
Transfer Applicants - Fall:	July 1
Transfer Applicants - Spring:	November 15
Current and Readmitted SU Students - Priority Deadline:	March 1

 

Links to Merit Scholarship Information

Prospective first-year students

Prospective transfer students 

Current Southwestern students 

Learn More about Merit Scholarships