As of January 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that institutions will not receive FAFSA applications until “the first half of March.” Please read our FAFSA update session below for more information.
High school seniors, transfer and graduate students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid (grants, work-study, and loans) to assist in paying for college. The form is free and confidential.
Ninety-seven percent of Fontbonne University students receive financial aid, and the university awards $5.4M in scholarships annually. Like nearly all of our students, you might need financial aid support, and it is critical that you submit the FAFSA. This federal form is key to grant and loan eligibility and the first step toward paying for college.
Think of the FAFSA as the gateway to student aid. Completing the FAFSA will open the doors to receiving institutional aid, state and federal grants, student loans, and Parent PLUS loans.
If you will be attending Fontbonne in the 2023-2024 academic year (Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024) and wish to receive financial aid, you should complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA. To file the FAFSA, go online to www.studentaid.gov.
After your admittance to Fontbonne University, Fontbonne will determine your financial aid award estimate based on your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) calculated by the FAFSA. This estimate allows you to plan your costs for college more accurately – and months earlier than previously possible.
Fontbonne’s Federal school code is 002464.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open! This is still a soft launch period for the FAFSA, so possible wait times or pauses for site maintenance should still be expected, but students who will be attending Fontbonne in the 2024-2025 academic year (Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025) and wish to receive financial aid, should visit studentaid.gov to start the process.
Fontbonne’s Federal school code is 002464
(Keep this number handy; without adding it to your FAFSA, Fontbonne will not be able to provide you with a financial aid estimate)
This section contains updates on the 2024-2025 FAFSA as the U.S Department of Education releases them.
03.04.24
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open but with the changes and delays in this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) we know you have questions. Fontbonne University is here to help! Fontbonne’s Financial Aid Office is hosting a FAFSA information Session. Register Below.
Register | Thursday March 7
02.09.24
As of January 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education officially announced that institutions will not receive FAFSA applicant information until “the first half of March,” further delaying an already sluggish process. Normally, the FAFSA is available on October 1, with institutions receiving FAFSA applicant information shortly thereafter.
The Federal Student Aid (FSA) has updated their webpage to guide students and families with several FAQ’s and How-tos when filling out the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Click here to make use of this resource.
Read our blog to learn about the biggest changes to the FAFSA
We are staying up to date on the latest from The Department of Education as it is released and encourage students and their families to keep an eye on our social media and this FAFSA webpage. We will work to update you as we learn more.
–Fontbonne Financial Services
General Information:
After your admittance to Fontbonne University, we will determine your financial aid award estimate based on your Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA. This estimate allows you to plan your costs for college more accurately. Students will begin receiving personalized aid information from Fontbonne after we have reviewed everything. Once received, you can contact the Financial Services Office directly to ask questions about your student aid package at 314-889-1414 or financialservices@fontbonne.edu.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, call the FAFSA helpline at 1-800-433-3243, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. EST (closed on holidays).
