Federal Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as an application for the Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Loans, State Scholarships, State Grants and some 51�Թ�� Foundation Scholarships. The FAFSA must be completed once every academic year.

The standard academic year consists of Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. It is highly recommended that students complete the FAFSA as soon as tax returns have been completed.

FAFSA School Code

001585

Regardless of which campus you attend, select University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA

2025-2026 FAFSA FAQ

When will the 2025-2026 FAFSA be available?

The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available to complete for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester on December 1, 2024. You can find the application on the .

Remember, if you are requesting aid for Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 you will also need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

I normally don’t fill out a FAFSA because I do not get anything. Why should I fill out the new FAFSA?

The Department of Education has changed how it calculates Pell Grant funding. It is expected more students will qualify for Pell starting Fall 2024. We encourage every student to complete a FAFSA to see if they will now qualify for this funding even if they did not in previous years.

The FAFSA takes so long to fill out. Is it worth it?

The new FAFSA has reduced the number of questions significantly to make it easier for families to complete. In addition, if your parent(s) filed taxes, the information will automatically be transferred if you are a dependent student as well as yours if you filed.

My parents are no longer together. Which parent information should I use?

Which parent income to report for students whose parents are separated or divorced has changed. If you are listed on one of your parent’s tax returns as a dependent, then that is the information you will be using. There will also be a “parent wizard” that will help students select the correct parent by answering a few questions.

What should I do to prepare?

Both you and your parent need an to complete the FAFSA. Before you could complete the FAFSA by yourself and only your parent needed to sign at the end. The new FAFSA will have you and your parent (if dependent) log in to complete their respective sections.

My parent does not have a social security number, can they get an FSA ID?

Absolutely! Prior to the 2024-2025 FAFSA, individuals without a Social Security number were unable to create an FSA ID. Starting with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, individuals without a Social Security number will be able to create an FSA ID to sign their students FAFSA. When completing the FAFSA, you will have an opportunity to add your parent contact information and they will be sent a link to complete the process.

Where can I find more information about these changes?

You may find the latest information on the .

Will the 51�Թ�� Financial Aid Office be able to assist if I have questions or having difficulty filling out the new FAFSA?

Absolutely! We are here to help you through this process. You may contact us any time.

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Complete the FAFSA

Create your to access Federal Student Aid's online systems and serve as your legal signature.
Have your parent apply for their if you are a .
Complete the Online. .
What if I get selected for verification? FAFSA Verification Procedures at 51�Թ��

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant Program

The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Grant amounts are dependent on: the Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the ); the cost of attendance (as determined by the institution); the student's enrollment status (full-time or part-time); and whether the student attends for a full academic year or less.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program

FSEOG Program provides need-based grants to help low-income undergraduate students finance the costs of postsecondary education. When making FSEOG awards, the institution must give priority to those students with “exceptional need” (those at the institution with the lowest Student Aid Index, or SAI as determined by the ) and those who are also Federal Pell Grant recipients. Students are awarded based on the availability of funds at the time financial aid awards are packaged.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher (TEACH) Education Grant

is designed for students who intend to teach full time in a high-need field at a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Students who receive the TEACH Grant must fulfill a service obligation.

If a student does not complete the service obligation, all TEACH Grant funds received will be converted to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

Apply for a TEACH Education Grant: