New Incoming Students Application Process
Priority Deadlines
| Admission Type | CSS Profile | FAFSA |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15 | November 15 |
| Early Action I | December 1 | December 1 |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | January 15 |
| Early Action II | February 1 | February 1 |
| Regular Admission | February 15 | February 15 |
Net Price Calculator
Estimate your financial aid eligibility and potential out-of-pocket costs with the Pioneer Price Financial Aid and Net Price Calculator. Results are estimates only and should not be considered an official financial aid offer.
Complete the CSS Profile Application
To be considered for institutional or private financial assistance
- School Code 3780
- Application opens October 1 each year. Apply as soon as it becomes available.
- Visit CollegeBoard to register and complete the application online
- Some families may also be required to complete the Non-Custodial Parent Profile if their legal parents do not live together
Complete the FAFSA
The free application for federal and state financial assistance
- School Code 001403
- Application opens October 1 each year. Apply as soon as it becomes available.
- Visit FAFSA to register and complete the application online
- Use the U.S. Department of Education's Pro Tips to help you successfully complete the FAFSA form.
- The Financial Aid Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) will transfer contributors’ federal tax information from the IRS directly into your FAFSA form. All contributors must provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred into the FAFSA form in order for the student to be eligible for federal aid.
Review Your Financial Assistance Offer | SHUAwards Account
SHUAwards is the primary online portal used by Student Financial Assistance to communicate important information about your financial aid. To get started, visit SHUAwards and select "First-Time User" from the login box. You will need your seven-digit student ID number to activate your account and create a password.
As an accepted student, you may do the following via SHUAwards:
- Review and manage your financial aid offer
- View your estimated costs and funding information
- Monitor outstanding and received financial aid documents
- Stay informed with important financial aid updates and messages
- Access your federal student loan history