Complete Your FAFSA
The 2026 - 2027 FAFSA is open!
File Your FAFSA by April 17, 2026, to avoid delay in your financial aid offer.
Due to the recent revisions by the U.S. Department of Education that will delay the receipt of FAFSA information, any FAFSA completed after April 17, 2026, will result in a delay in the processing of your financial aid offer for the 2026-2027 academic year. If your FAFSA is submitted after April 17, you can expect to receive your financial aid offer from 鶹ԭ in June.
Start your Application:
Follow These 8 Simple Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
Help me choose my FAFSA information... | ||
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| If I plan to attend 鶹ԭ: | Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 |
| I will fill out the FAFSA form for: | 20252026 | 20262027 |
| I will use the IRS Tax Year: | 2023 | 2024 |
1. File the
School Code: 002991
A student and parent can take steps to make the process easier. Complete your Federal Text returns before completing the FAFSA. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. This tool lets students and parents access IRS tax return information needed to complete the Free Application for Federal Students. This information is generally available 2-3 weeks after taxes have been filed electronically.
- October 1st: To be considered for federal financial aid (grants, loans, or work-study), students can complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA becomes available on October 1st for the next school year.
- Early Spring: Priority funding for Supplemental Grant, Perkins Loan, Work-Study, and the North Dakota State Incentive grant.
- 2 weeks: Allow at least 2 weeks for processing the electronic FAFSA.
2. Complete the 鶹ԭ
Students must be accepted as regular students seeking a degree in an eligible program to qualify for federal financial aid. Students must apply for and be admitted to 鶹ԭ before financial aid can be disbursed.
3. Check your FAFSA Submission Summary for Accuracy
After your 202425 FAFSA is submitted and processed, youll receive an email with instructions to access your FAFSA Summary online. This document summarizes the information you reported on your FAFSA. It includes your estimated Federal Pell Grant and student loan eligibility, your Student Aid Index (SAI), and verification status. The FAFSA Summary replaces the Student Aid Report for the 202526 award year.
4. Verification
If selected, the 鶹ԭ Financial Aid Office will request documentation needed to complete the verification process, such as:
- Copy of your IRS tax return transcript:
- Go to
- Click here for Verification worksheets found under Forms < Financial Aid Forms
- Independent Verification Worksheet
- Dependent Verification Worksheet
- Many students assume they qualify as independent for financial aid. They assume this if they live independently, pay their own expenses, and are not claimed on tax returns. The federal government has guidelines that determine which students are considered independent for financial aid purposes. We recommend .
- You should read 鶹ԭ's Verification Policy, found under Financial Aid Policies.
5. Financial Aid Offer Notice
First-year freshmen will receive a paper offer notice from 鶹ԭ detailing the amounts and types of financial aid the college is offering. Offers will be made on a rolling basis as Financial Aid Applications are received throughout the year. Financial Aid Packaging Process
- You can accept your offer using
- Click on your Financial Aid tile - Accept/Decline Awards
- Read more information - Offer Notice Supplement 2025-2026
6. Master Promissory Note
Students accepting a Federal Direct Loan for the first time must complete a .
7. Loan Counseling
First-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers must complete Loan Entrance Counseling before the first disbursement. Complete .
8. Financial Aid Disbursement
Financial Aid is disbursed during Tuition and Fee Payment which usually occurs during the 3rd week of class. Financial aid disbursement is based on the student enrollment status as of the 10th calendar day of each semester. Students must be registered in all classes and sessions for the semester to allow accurate financial aid eligibility calculation. Students who register after financial aid disbursement are responsible for tuition. Dropping credits before class begins will reduce their financial aid. The student may owe money back to the financial aid programs.
Most financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships) is applied to tuition, fees, housing, meals, and books. Excess aid is disbursed to the student after direct costs are paid. Direct Loan or alternative loan funds are sent via Electronic Funds Transfer and credited to your college account. Students can deposit excess financial aid into their bank account by completing the direct deposit form on Campus Connection.
Kelsey Walters
Financial Aid Director
701-662-1517
Kelsey.Walters@lrsc.edu