Frequently Asked Questions
The Offices of Student Financial Aid Services is more than happy to assist you in every possible way. Here, we have compiled a list of the questions we hear most often. If you do not find the answer you are looking for, please feel free to visit our office or Ask an Advisor your question.
Applying for Financial Aid – FAFSA, Dependency Status, Quality Improvement/Verification
» Show / Hide Details- How do I apply for financial aid?
- What are some tips for applying for financial aid?
- What if I need to make corrections to what I originally submitted on my FAFSA?
- How do I apply for a loan?
- How do I appeal to be considered as an Independent Student for financial aid?
- My Student Aid Report (SAR) says I was selected for "Verification." What does this mean?
Financial Aid Awards, Financial Aid Notification, and Additional Resources
» Show / Hide Details- How are financial aid awards determined?
- What if I need additional financial resources to attend IUPUI?
- When will I receive a Financial Aid Notification (FAN)?
- What is a federal Stafford loan? What is the difference between a federal Stafford Subsidized and a Stafford Unsubsidized loan?
- What if I receive other assistance from my department or an outside donor?
- How can I check my financial aid awards if they have changed?
- How can I check my State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) eligibility?
Financial Aid Disbursement, Bursar Refunds, Dropping Classes, Withdrawal for Semester
» Show / Hide DetailsFinancial Aid Eligibility – SAP, Enrollment
» Show / Hide Details- How many credits must I take to be eligible for financial aid?
- What is SAP?
- How do I know whether or not I have been selected for not meeting the SAP standards?
- How often will I be evaluated for SAP?
- If selected as not meeting the SAP standards, what action(s) do I need to take?
- What are the components of a complete SAP appeal?
- How will I know if my appeal is received?
- How will I know what the decision was on my appeal?
- What do I need to do after receiving an approved decision?
- What do I need to do after receiving an approved with conditions decision?
- What do I need to do after receiving a denied decision?
- Are there deadlines for submitting an appeal?
- What happens if I do not appeal?
- What do I need to do if I receive a SAP warning email notification?
