Application Process & Deadlines
Complete the FAFSA
- School Code 001403
- Visit FAFSA and complete the application online
Complete the SHU Online Financial Aid Application
- It is strongly recommended that you submit the electronic form via SHU Awards > Menu > Documents & Messages. However, you may opt to submit a paper version available to download.
The FAFSA and SHU Online Financial Aid Application should be submitted at least six weeks prior to the beginning of your first enrollment period. Please note that additional documentation may be required.
Check your Awards Package
Once you are accepted into Sacred Heart University, you will receive a congratulatory email from the Office of Student Financial Assistance which will advise you to visit SHU Awards and click on First Time User in the LOG IN box. To activate your account, enter your 7-digit Student ID number found at the top of the email and follow the prompts to create your PIN.
Accepted students can do the following via SHU Awards:
- view their financial assistance awards by semester
- accept, reduce, or decline their award(s)
- confirm the status of financial assistance documents (received, incomplete, etc.)
- review the financial assistance messaging relating to their award(s)
- view their loan history from the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
Financial Aid Eligibility
In order to be considered for federal financial aid, you must meet the following conditions:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be admitted and matriculated in a degree program
- Be in attendance on at least a half-time basis in each enrollment period
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (eligible non-citizen) and have documented proof of your status
- Not be in default on a federal student loan and not owe a refund on a federal student grant
- Be maintaining SAP as defined by the SHU Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy