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Mailing Address: Office of Student Financial Services The University of Alabama in Huntsville |
How does UAH determine what I am eligible for?
UAH uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) needs analysis form to determine the amount of college related expenses a student and his or herfamily should be able to pay.
Such information as income, assets, family size, marital status, and number of family members in college is used to determine eligibility.
Results from the FAFSA are sent to UAH within three weeks. UAH will contact you to tell you what type of aid and how much you are eligible for, or if additional information is necessary.
Federally funded student financial aid (Pell, SEOG, Stafford) awarded to a student who withdraws after registration but before the end of the refund period will be repaid to the respective program source. Students will be responsible for repaying any amounts refunded to them, including FlexPlan charges. When withdrawal or reduction of class load occurs after the end of the refund period, full tuition charges will be paid from the aid source. The unused portion of the aid will be repaid to the respective aid source. A prorated calculation may result on the student having to repay funds to the University of federal aid source. Specific regulations governing this policy may be found in Student Financial Aid, a brochure available in the Office of Student Financial Services (UC 212).
Q. What are the requirements to receive federal financial aid?
A. The following requirements must be met before a student may receive federal financial aid funds. A student must:
• Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
• In general, be enrolled at least half-time.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Not be in default on any educational loan.
• Not owe are fund or repayment on an educational grant.
• Agree to use federal student aid funds solely for educational purposes.
• If applicable, register with Selective Service.
Q. How do I apply?
A. Applying for financial aid is as easy as 1,2,3!
• Step 1: Get your PIN (Personal Identification Number) at pin.ed.gov
• Step 2: Complete the FAFSA on line (or pick up a paper form at a high school or college near you). Be sure to list UAH in the Title IV Code section (UAH school code is 001055).
• Step 3: Respond promptly to requests for information from UAH. We will receive the results of your application soon after it is processed and let you know is we more information.
FAFSA Filing Timeline
Financial aid is awarded on a continuing basis until funds are exhausted. Students who submit all required application data early will receive priority financial aid funding. You should file your FAFSA by the dates show below to insure that your aid will be available at registration.
| Fall Semester | May 1 |
| Spring Semester | December 1 |
| Summer Semester | March 1 |
*Note: Scholarship deadlines will be different from federal financial aid.*
If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you will need to file the FAFSA as soon after January as possible.
Application timeline for students applying for Fall semester
Use this timeline as your guide during the financial aid process. Note events as they occur so that you have a record of when you complete them. Also, look ahead to plan for upcoming events.
| Date | Event |
| Nov 1 | Get your PIN at pin.ed.gov |
| January | Complete federal tax returns |
| January 1 | Complete the FAFSA |
| February | UAH receives your FAFSA results. |
| March | UAH begins reviewing applications for the Fall term. |
| April | UAH begins sending award letters to students who have completed their files with UAH and have eligibility. Students may continue to apply though aid may not be available by the time fall payment is due. |
| May-August | New UAH students should complete the loan entrance counseling requirement at http://www.dlssonline.com |
| August | Orientation sessions for students awarded Federal Work-Study. Federal Stafford Loan borrowers must perform loan entrance counseling if they have not already done so. The web site is http://www.dlssonline.com |
| Late-August | Fall classes begin. Disbursements of loan funds to eligible students beginning on the first day of classes. |
| January | Spring term classes begin. Loan funds will be disbursed to eligible students beginning on the first day of classes. |
| April | Summer loan applications are available for those students interested in Attending Summer Term Classes. |
| May | The Office of Student Financial Services will begin mailing Summer award letters to eligible students. |
| Mid-May | Summer classes begin. Loan funds are disbursed to eligible students beginning on the first day of classes. |
Grants and scholarships are disbursed after drop/add period