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Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Awards, Financial Aid Notification, and Additional Resources

How are financial aid awards determined?

Most financial aid (grants, loans, work-study) awards are based on "financial need" which is defined as the difference between your Cost of Attendance (COA) and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). By meeting the March 10 FAFSA Application Receipt Deadline for the next aid year, you will maximize your consideration for financial aid awards. The amount of each award may also be determined by the funds available to award, eligibility criteria for each type of award, and your enrollment status. For additional information, visit How Financial Aid is Awarded.


IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.