Apply for Financial Aid - Spring 2026 Prospective Students

In order to be eligible to receive financial aid at the University of New Haven for the Spring 2026 term all applicants must have applied, been officially accepted and matriculated for admission, and be enrolled in a degree program. Students who have an admission/matriculation status of "in process" or are enrolled in personal enrichment programs are not eligible. Federal regulations mandate that students can only receive financial aid for classes that count toward their degree, certificate or other recognized credential. In order to be considered for most financial aid programs, students must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Refer to the university catalog for detailed information.

To apply for financial aid:

STEP 1
  • Complete & submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  • University of New Haven School Code for the FAFSA is 001397
  • Submit by November 15, 2025 to help get your financial aid awarded in a timely manner.

Note: On the FAFSA, each contributor will be asked to provide consent and approval which allows their federal tax information to be transferred directly from the IRS into the FAFSA through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX).

STEP 2
  • If additional paperwork is required, the Financial Aid Office will send emails to students to request
  • Submit additional paperwork requested by December 15, 2025

Note: Paperwork may be submitted after this date, however submitting by December 15, 2025 will help to get your financial aid awarded in a timely manner.

STEP 3
  • If you receive financial assistance or scholarships (excluding student loans) from an outside source for the Spring 2026 term, you must notify the Financial Aid Office.

Note: Financial Aid applications must be completed and loan applications certified prior to the last day of the term for which you are seeking aid.