Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in applying for federal, state, and most institutional aid. The FAFSA contains questions about your financial information, educational background, and your educational plans for the UNH College of Professional Studies. Using this information, it will calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), according to a formula established by law.
Learn How to Fill Out Your FAFSA
New for 2024-2025!
Many changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 financial aid year due to the FAFSA Simplification Act that was passed by Congress in 2020.
Completing Your FAFSA
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically
The same information listed above will be required for a parent if you are considered a dependent student.
Important Note: We strongly recommend that you choose the option to import your tax information from the IRS when completing your FAFSA. If you are chosen for verification importing your data will be the fastest and most accurate option.
- If you don’t have one already, create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at studentaid.gov. This will be used for other U.S. Department of Education websites as well.
- If you have an FSA ID already but have forgotten the username or password, both can be retrieved at studentaid.gov.
- Students attending college from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, should file the 2023-2024 FAFSA between October 1, 2022, and June 30, 2024, using their 2021 tax information. This covers the UNH College of Professional Studies' Summer 2023 Session, Fall 2023 Semester, and Spring 2024 Semester.
- Students attending college from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, should file the 2024-2025 FAFSA between December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2025, using their 2022 tax information. This covers the UNH College of Professional Studies' Summer 2024 Session, Fall 2024 Semester, and Spring 2025 Semester.
When filling out your FAFSA, ensure that your information is available for processing by updating your school code section to include UNH:
- University of New Hampshire Federal School Code: 002589
Without our school code on your FAFSA, the Financial Aid Team will not receive your FAFSA from the Department of Education.
FAFSA Reapplication Process
Students are required to reapply for student financial aid on an annual basis. The student aid period is July 1st to June 30th of each year which coincides with our 8-Week Summer Term and 16-Week Fall and Spring Semesters. Please visit Tuition and Aid for step-by-step instructions.
Important FAFSA Notes
Here are a few additional FAFSA notes that could be helpful during your financial process:
Verification
A financial aid application may be chosen for verification by the U.S. Department of Education or by the UNH College of Professional Studies. The purpose of verification is to maintain the integrity of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs by verifying the information provided by students and parents on their FAFSA. If you are selected for verification, you are required to submit additional documentation.
Please note: We recommend that you choose the option to import your tax information from the IRS when you complete your FAFSA. Choosing this option will make the verification process easier. Visit Eligibility Requirements to learn more.
Conflicting Information
Your FAFSA application may also contain conflicting information that requires resolution. You are required to submit the appropriate documentation and/or additional information requested in order to resolve your FAFSA. Visit Eligibility Requirements to learn more.
Special Circumstances
We recognize that a student’s and/or family’s true circumstances may not be accurately portrayed in their FAFSA. Approved special circumstances allow the Office of Financial Aid to adjust a FAFSA accordingly which may increase financial aid eligibility.