Apply for financial assistance
-
Undergraduate US Citizens and Eligible Non-US Citizens
-
Undergraduate International and Non-US Citizens
US Citizens and Eligible Non-US Citizens should perform the following steps to apply for financial assistance:
Step #1 - Create an FSA ID
The student and contributor(s) (student, the student’s spouse, a biological or adopted parent, or the parent’s spouse) must create an Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
Step #2 - Complete the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Step #3 - Watch your email
Monitor your email for communications from the Department of Education and/or the Gustavus Financial Aid Office in case additional information is required.
Step #4 - View my award
Students are able to access their financial aid award through MyGustavus. Use the FA Award Letter form to view your award.
International and Non-US Citizens living in the US should perform the following steps to apply for financial assistance:
Step #1 - Submit certified financial information
- Certified financials (bank statements, tax returns, parent employer verification) supplied during the admissions process will be used to determine financial aid eligibility.
- Gustavus does not require students to complete the CSS or ISFAA applications.
- NOTE: If a student does complete the CSS or ISFAA application(s), they will be responsible for all costs associated with that/those process(es). Gustavus Adolphus College does not offer fee waivers for these submissions.
Step #2 - Watch your email
Monitor your email for communications from the Gustavus Financial Aid Office in case additional information is required.
Step #3 - View my award
Students are able to access their financial aid award through MyGustavus.
View my aid award
Students are able to access their financial aid award through MyGustavus.
Use the Financial Aid Award Letter form to view your award.
You will receive an e-mail from the Financial Aid Office when your initial award is complete and for each revision made during the year.
Financial aid award notifications should be sent within two weeks after your file is complete.
If you do not receive your award at that time, we may be missing forms needed to complete your award. Please review and submit the missing documents on MyGustavus prior to contacting the Financial Aid Office. Awards will be completed through the summer as required forms are received.