Welcome to Student Financial Aid 服务
Make the most of your time at University of Idaho without worrying about finances. Financial Aid Counselors are ready to answer your questions 和 guide your journey as a V和al — no matter if you’re an incoming freshman, 转移, international or 研究生 student.
Have questions about tuition, financial aid or how to pay for college? Get them answered or receive counseling on choosing the right types of aid, making financial decisions 和 other common concerns.
Scholarship Funding Is Available
Looking at college options? Take advantage of scholarships at University of Idaho. Learn more about what scholarships are available, 和 explore options for under研究生, 研究生 和 international students.
What Is Financial Aid?
You’re investing in a college education — a decision that paves the way to your future 和 affects your lifelong earnings. With financial aid, get assistance from federal, 状态, school 和 private sources to pay for tuition, 费用, room 和 board, books 和 supplies 和 other education-related expenses. See what cost of attendance might look like for you.
In general, academic merit 和 your or your family’s financial need influence your financial aid package. Before you apply, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to become eligible for multiple solutions.
Accept Financial Aid 和 Review Requirements.
Completed your FAFSA? Learn how to check for your financial aid award notification.
Want to share your financial aid information with a family member? Fill out this form to give consent (FERPA).
Types of Financial Aid
Expect your financial aid package to include a combination of the following:
Scholarships
Repayment isn’t required for this financial aid award that takes need, 成绩, other accomplishments 和 leadership into account. Find scholarships for incoming freshmen, 转移, 研究生, law 和 international students now, including information about the Western Under研究生 Exchange (WUE).
Work-Study
Work toward your degree in a full- or part-time campus job funded through this 状态 和 federally supported need-based aid program. After accepting your award, head over to 握手 to browse positions, 和 prepare to be interviewed before securing a role. Learn more about what work-study entails.
奖助金
Your financial need may make you eligible for certain types of grants, including the Pell Grant. You typically don’t have to pay back this form of financial aid. Learn more about grants.
贷款
You may be awarded federal or private student loans. Backed by the federal government, federal loans cover Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized 和 Direct PLUS programs, while private loans tend to be issued through banks, credit unions or other organizations. Although terms differ, you’re expected to pay back your loan with interest during your schooling or after graduation.
Due to the repayment commitment, you must attend loan counseling before accepting your award to show you underst和 the terms 和 process. Learn more about student loans.
应用 for Financial Aid
Submitting your application for admission is the first step. To maximize your eligibility for financial aid, fill out the FAFSA 尽快. Here’s what you should expect:
- If you’re an incoming student: Completing your application to U of I automatically puts you in consideration for merit-based awards like scholarships. Once you’re accepted we’ll notify you of your award, typically in January. At this point, thoroughly review your financial aid package before accepting all or part of your award. Learn more about accepting your award.
- If you’re a continuing student: Each year, you’re expected to submit your FAFSA for review. Doing so maintains your eligibility for need-based aid 和 allows for adjustments based on your or your family’s financial situation. You’ll then be notified in March. For current students, your award further takes academic progress into account. Just as you did as an incoming student, review your latest financial aid package to approve all or part of your award.
Quick Links
Financial Aid Tips
- Do research into types of financial aid 和 to underst和 how the process unfolds from start to finish. Take advantage of our 光线 和 how-to resources for more information, or read more about applying for aid.
- Work with your financial aid counselor to discuss the full scope of financial aid solutions available at U of I.
- Follow all financial aid deadlines.
- Don’t just approve your award once you receive notification. Underst和 how aid will be applied 和 repayment terms before committing to your financial aid package.
Contact Us
Our office hours are 9:30 a.m. 到5点.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday. Please see the contact information below.
电子邮件
Financial Aid: finaid@tuan168.net
Work Study: finaid-workstudy@tuan168.net
FAFSA Q's: FAFSAhelp@tuan168.net
Please include your V和al Number in your email.
University of Idaho's FAFSA School Code: 001626
电话
208-885-6312
In-Office 访问s
Front Counter: Open 9:30 a.m. 到5点.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.
Prospective students may call or email our office to schedule an appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor. All admitted 和 current students should use V和alStar to make their appointments.