Apply for Financial Aid
Nazareth's federal school code: 002779
Nazareth's TAP (New York state) code: 0525
FAFSA suggested deadline for returning students: March 1
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This form is used to determine your eligibility for any type of financial aid (scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans).
Application Guidelines
- Never leave spaces blank. Answer every required question, even if the answer is "0".
- Carefully read and follow all instructions. Respond quickly to all requests from the Financial Aid Office. Remember: Even if your application is received by the priority date, you will not receive a financial offer if there are required outstanding documents.
- Complete all forms using your full given name. Don't use nicknames. Notify the Financial Aid Office and Registration & Records Office of any name change. The Social Security Administration should also be informed of any name changes.
- Double check your Social Security number.
- Save copies of all forms and correspondence you submit, noting the dates they were sent. This way, you can refer to specifics when calling or writing about your application. Always keep copies of your tax return transcripts and W-2's.
Financial Aid Application Process
Incoming Undergraduate Applicants
FAFSA Online Application Process
- Create an FSA ID — a user name and password — at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. A separate FSA ID is required for a student and parent (of dependent students). Each FSA ID user must have a unique email address. Keep your FSA ID, as you will need it to file a renewal FAFSA each year, sign federal loan applications, and access your student aid history online.
- Visit the Federal Student Aid website beginning October 1 to complete a FAFSA online to apply for federal student aid. Nazareth College's FAFSA school code is 002779. Early Decision I FAFSA deadline: Nov. 15. Regular Decision FAFSA deadline: February 1
- New York State residents must complete the Express TAP application (ETA) online immediately following submission of the FAFSA. Nazareth College's Undergraduate TAP school code is 0525.
- Your Financial Aid Offer will be available on your Admission dashboard and we will mail it as well. Once you have set up your account, you can log onto My Financial Aid @ Naz. The Financial Aid Disclosure lists your financial aid, net costs, and school metrics such as graduation rate, default rate, and median borrowing.
- If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education, the Financial Aid Office will contact you to request particular information. See additional information regarding federal verification at Financial Aid Policies.
Returning Undergraduate Applicants
FAFSA Online Application Process - Beginning October 1
- Using your FSA ID Number from the U.S. Department of Education (if you have misplaced your FSA ID, you can retrieve it at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa), complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Nazareth College's priority deadline is March 1st and our school code is 002779.
- New York State residents must complete the Express TAP application (ETA) online immediately following submission of the FAFSA. Nazareth College's Undergraduate TAP school code is 0525.
- View your awards online at My Financial Aid @ Naz
- If your FAFSA is selected for verification, by the U.S. Department of Education, the Financial Aid Office will contact you to request particular information. See additional information regarding Federal Verification at Financial Aid Policies. Note: You will not receive your financial aid offer until verification requirements are complete.
- Note: To remain eligible for financial aid, returning students need to maintain certain academic standing. See renewal requirements.
Incoming Graduate Applicants
- Create an FSA ID — a user name and password — at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. An FSA ID user must have a unique email address. Keep your FSA ID, as you will need it to file a renewal FAFSA each year, sign federal loan applications, and access your student aid history online.
- Visit the Federal Student Aid website beginning October 1. Fill out the online FAFSA to apply for federal student aid. Nazareth College's FAFSA school code is 002779.
- View your financial aid offer on your Admissions dashboard. We will mail an offer letter to you as well.
- If your FAFSA is selected for verification, by the U.S. Department of Education, the Financial Aid Office will contact you to request particular information. See additional information regarding Federal Verification at Financial Aid Policies.
Returning Graduate Applicants
FAFSA Online Application Process - Beginning October 1, prior to March 1st
- Using your FSA ID Number from the U.S. Department of Education (if you have misplaced your FSA ID, you can retrieve it at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa), complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Nazareth College's priority deadline is March 1st and our school code is 002779.
- View your financial aid offer online at My Financial Aid @ Naz
- If your FAFSA is selected for verification, by the U.S. Department of Education, the Financial Aid Office will contact you to request particular information. See additional information regarding Federal Verification at Financial Aid Policies. Note: You will not receive your financial aid offer until verification requirements are complete.
- Note: To remain eligible for financial aid, returning students need to maintain certain academic standing. See renewal requirements.