Application Deadlines
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Access Application must be filed by March 1 for priority consideration of available funds. FAFSA applications received after the deadline will be processed in the order received. Need Access grant applications filed after the deadline will only be considered if funds remain following review of on-time requests.
While no action can be taken on your request for aid until you have been admitted, do not wait until your admission decision is received to submit your application(s).
Filing Deadlines
March 1: FAFSA for federal aid. Use school code 001434, American University. Apply at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
March 1: Need Access application for WCL need-based grant assistance. Apply at http://www.needaccess.org.
June 1: Private loan applications for incoming students. See Supplemental Loan directory.
July 1: Private loan applications for continuing students. See Supplemental Loan directory.
