Application Procedures
To be considered for financial assistance at Sacred Heart University each year, the student must meet the requirements outlined below:
- All students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal or state financial aid. Sacred Heart University’s Title IV Code is 001403.
- New full-time undergraduate student financial assistance applicants must also complete the PROFILE Application with the College Scholarship Service (CSS) to be considered for university or private financial assistance. Returning students who want a re-evaluation for additional university or private financial assistance must also complete the Profile Application. To have an official report sent directly to Sacred Heart University, use the University’s CSS code number 3780.
Priority deadline to apply for financial assistance is:
New full-time undergraduate students: February 15
Returning undergraduate students: March 15
Additional verification and documentation may be required each year according to individual circumstances, such as parent and student federal income tax transcripts, social security card, citizenship verification, driver’s license, and others. You will receive instructions from the Office of Student Financial Assistance regarding submission of the required documents.