We are your resource for financial aid support as you apply, make your college decision and pursue your degree at UA.
81% of our undergraduates receive some form of financial aid.
Here are the forms you will need, plus advice about the best ways to send your information securely.
We are here to answer your questions by phone, email, chat and one-on-one appointments.
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We are happy to answer your questions about financial aid, scholarships, loans and more.
| The University of Akron Office of Student Financial Aid 202 Simmons Hall Akron, OH 44325-6211 Walk-in advising available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Phone | 330-972-7032 |
| Toll-free | 1-800-621-3847 |
| Online support all hours | 24/7/365 Support Center |
| Fax | 330-972-7139 |
UA will not seek a tuition increase for the 2021-22 academic year and will take steps to reduce on-campus housing rates for all students by 30%, which would lower the cost of attending UA for students living on campus by more than $2,500 on average.
When including the cost of tuition, fees, books and other personal expenses, the overall reduction in the cost of education for students residing on campus will be 9%. See details.
Summer financial aid will be awarded to students who have completed the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have enrolled in summer courses. Please be aware if you are eligible for grants or college work-study, these funds will be automatically awarded based on your summer enrollment.
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are limited to an annual amount. This means federal loans used in the summer will reduce your loan eligibility in the fall and spring. Loans are not automatically awarded, and an email will be sent with instructions on how to apply for a summer loan.
Summer financial aid will be awarded before the posting of spring grades. If you are not meeting Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress once spring grades post, you will need to submit an appeal. The appeal must be reviewed and approved to be eligible for any summer aid that has been awarded to you.
We know your grades may be lower because of changes to instruction due to COVID. UA is waiving the full-time enrollment and GPA requirements for University-awarded scholarships for spring 2021.
This will prevent students from losing their scholarships if they withdraw or did not achieve the necessary grades.
Federal and state financial aid (grants and loans) requirements remain in place; however, the U.S. Department of Education has provided guidance to schools allowing provisions for students who withdrew from all classes due to COVID-19.
The University will continue to monitor financial aid requirements at the state and federal levels and share updates as warranted. We remain invested in fulfilling our promises to our students. Any student needing financial advising should contact our Office of Student Financial Aid.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Get immediate help with your financial aid anytime by calling 330-972-7032 or by visiting our online Financial Aid Support Center. We'll be happy to answer your questions about FAFSA, scholarships, loans and more.
ALL ABOUT FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an online form you fill out to determine if you are eligible for federal student aid. Completing and submitting the application is free. We also use it to determine state and school aid. We recommend you complete it every year you are in school, regardless of your financial situation.
The FAFSA for the academic year that starts July 1, 2021 (covering summer 2021, fall 2021 and spring 2022) is now available on fafsa.gov.
Tips:
NEW: We're offering an automatic $500 scholarship to every student who applies for admissions and completes the FAFSA by Dec. 1. How to complete the FAFSA in seven steps.
We expect to start mailing 2021-22 financial aid award letters for new freshmen in February.
For continuing students, award notifications will be sent by email in late-March/early-April.
No! Applications received after the Dec. 1 priority deadline will still be eligible for federal aid such as the Pell Grant and Direct Loans. Applicants after Dec. 1 will be considered for university-administered funds, such as the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Federal Work-Study, only after students who met the Dec. 1 deadline are awarded.
