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The Federal School Code for Shippensburg University is 003326.

Parents and students have the right to select any FFEL lender or guarantor or any private loan lender for the 2009-2010 academic year.  Please visit www.aessuccess.org or the aid portal for a lender list.  A comprehensive list is available upon a phone call request. 

Dates & Deadlines

Prospective and returning students should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

 

Contacts

Please use the email address for general financial aid questions only.  Due to federal privacy laws, we ask that you call 717-477-1131 for individual student information.
finaid@ship.edu

 

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Financial Aid Timeline

Financial Aid Checklist for New Students

1.  Apply any time for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for both student and parent at www.pin.ed.gov. Secure PINS are required to submit your FAFSA.

2. Complete federal income taxes after January 1st for student and for parents of dependent* students. Use tax information to complete your FAFSA. Keep a copy for your records.  

3. After January 1, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin the on-line Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SU Title IV Code is 003326. 

4. Submit your on-line FAFSA no later than March 31, to meet the State Grant May 1st deadline.

5. Receive an e-mail from the US Department of Education indicating your FAFSA was processed.

6. Check the Shippensburg University Financial Aid Portal* for your status and downloadable forms. Submit any requested documentation to the SU Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.

7. Receive award letter. *Review and return to the Financial Aid Office if instructed to do so. You may also view your Award Letter information on the Financial Aid Portal.

8. If you have selected AES as your guarantor, fill out the Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note on line at www.aessuccess.org*.

Parents, if you choose to borrow a Parent PLUS loan and you have selected AES as your guarantor, please fill out the PLUS MPN also located at www.aessuccess.org*.

  • PLUS Loan Borrowers-Remember to apply for the full year amount.

Checklist for returning students

1. Complete federal income taxes after January 1st for student and for parents of dependent* students.  Use tax information to complete your FAFSA.  Keep a copy for your records. 

2. After January 1, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to renew your on-line Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SU Title IV Code is 003326.

3. Submit your on-line FAFSA no later than March 31, to meet the State Grant May 1st deadline.

4. Receive an e-mail from the US Department of Education indicating your FAFSA was processed.

5. Check the Shippensburg University Financial Aid Portal*  for your status and downloadable forms. Submit any requested documentation to the SU Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.  

Parents—If you have selected AES as your guarantor*, renew your PLUS Loan at www.aessuccess.org. Remember to apply for the full year amount

* Parents/students are not required to select AES as a guarantor. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office.