Financial Aid
Apply for Financial Aid
Southwestern University requires students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all forms of need-based financial aid.
FAFSA Changes
Changes are coming to the FAFSA!
The FAFSA Simplification Act means big changes are coming to the application for the 2024-25 academic year.
FAFSA General Information
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 2024-2025 year, the FAFSA is scheduled to be available in December 2023.
Completing the FAFSA
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Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov 2024-2025 FAFSA Available December 31st 2023 Southwestern’s FAFSA code 003620 |
Financial Aid Important Dates
| First Year Early Decision Applicants (Early Decision Financial Aid Form): | November 20 |
| 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
Learn More about Merit Scholarships