To apply for financial aid, please complete the appropriate steps listed on the following checklist.

1. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• All new students applying for need-based aid must annually complete the FAFSA, a form managed by the U.S. Department of Education.
• The federal school code for Lawrence University is 003856.
• For more help completing the FAFSA, please consult the U.S. Department of Education's Guide to Completing the FAFSA.

2. Complete one Supplemental Financial Aid Application

• All new students applying for financial aid must submit either of the following:
  • Lawrence University Application for Financial Aid (no fee to complete)
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (helpful to use if you are applying to other colleges that require the PROFILE; fee required)
  • If you are an independent student, please fill out the Independent Student Lawrence University Application for Financial Aid (no fee to complete)

3. 2012 Federal Tax Return

• Submit a copy of Pages 1 & 2 of IRS Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
• If applicable, submit Schedules A, C, E and/or F.

4. 2012 W-2 Form(s)

• Submit a copy of all 2012 W-2 Forms

5. If applicable: Non-Custodial Parent Financial Aid Form

• In the case of a dependent student whose parents are divorced, separated, or were never married, this form is to be completed by the non-custodial parent.
• If you would like us to consider waiving non-custodial parent information, please fill out the this form.
• The custodial parent should complete the FAFSA and the supplemental financial aid application.

6. Regularly check Voyager for updates and missing financial aid documents.

• Log into Voyager, Lawrence University's student account system. (Students receive access to this after they apply for admission.)
• Click on the Student Services tab
• Click on the Financial Aid link
• Click on the My Overall Status of Financial Aid link
• Select the Academic Year
• Click on the Student Requirements link