Applying for Aid
Applying for Financial Aid
Step 1. Apply for admission / scholarships
When you apply for admission to The University of Tulsa, you are automatically considered for scholarships.
Step 2. Apply for federal/state financial aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA for the following academic year opens on October 1. Complete it as soon as possible on or after that date. The University of Tulsa’s school code is 003185.
Only an official FAFSA can be used to calculate eligibility for aid. An official FAFSA must include:
- All signature requirements satisfied (including parent signatures, if needed)
- An official Student Aid Index (SAI)
- All required questions completed (no blanks or incomplete answers).
Tips for filling out your FAFSA
- We suggest you temporarily allow pop-ups when using the FAFSA website (or if your browser has the option, select “always allow from this site”).
- Create an FSA ID. You and your parent (if you are a dependent student) will need a U.S. Department of Education FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. This FSA ID will also be used to electronically sign Master Promissory Notes, should you apply for student loans. Protect this ID just as you would your social security number.
- You must be admitted as a degree-seeking student at The University of Tulsa to be eligible to receive aid.
- Be sure to list The University of Tulsa on your FAFSA using our school code: 003185.
When should I apply?
- The FAFSA application opens October 1 for the following academic year. We encourage you to complete your application and send the required documents as soon as possible.
- Why should you apply so early?
- The University of Tulsa receives limited funding for the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS).
What happens next?
- You will receive confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education that you have completed the FAFSA. Be sure to review the information you submitted and make any corrections as needed.