The FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
(FAFSA ) must be filed to apply for the financial aid available through Slippery Rock University of PA . We encourage you to file this application between January 1 and April 15 prior to the start of the new academic year. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) requires the FAFSA to be received by the processor no later than May 1 for Pennsylvania state grant consideration for undergraduate Pennsylvania residents.  Completing the federal income tax return prior to completing this application is highly encouraged as the FAFSA refers to specific lines on the tax return.

Students can file the FAFSA by clicking here, or can obtain a paper FAFSA from their high school guidance office or the SRU Financial Aid Office. . You are encouraged to read our Frequently Asked Questions for additional details about the application process. SRU's Federal School Code is 003327.

For students and families who wish to complete a paper FAFSA, please contact the Federal Student Aid Programs at 1-800-433-3243 to request up to 3 copies of the paper FAFSA.  You may also print the form from the link below and mail your completed FAFSA to: The Federal Student Aid Programs, P.O. Box 4691, Mt. Vernon, IL  62864-0059.