Applying for Aid
Requirements and Deadlines
To apply for aid, you will need to complete the following required forms:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — A web-based application provided by the U.S. Department of Education
- Graduate Application — Stanford’s institutional application.
Please be careful to complete the correct versions of these forms based on the time period for which you are requesting student loans for federal Work-Study funding through your department. Use the following chart to find the appropriate versions and procedures:
FAFSA |
2017–2018 FAFSA — Complete online with Stanford's school code 001305 on or after January 1, 2017. |
Graduate Application |
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Priority Filing Deadline |
Six weeks before first day of quarter(s) for which you wish to receive aid. |
You can expect to receive notification of availability of an award letter at your Stanford email address within 6 to 8 weeks of completing all application requirements. You can track your status and award information on Axess.
Updated on September 6, 2017 10:14 AM
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