Domestic Students
How to Apply for Financial AidThis is the application process for US citizens or eligible non-citizens. If you do not have a social security number, please apply for financial aid as an international student.
Application for financial aid is completed through a series of steps. Each step must be complete before the next can be started. The application links below will open and instruction documents will be available on January 1st 2013.
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STEP 1: Complete a Free Application for Student Aid online |
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You may complete this application even before your parents file their taxes. Estimate your annual family income based on last year’s taxes. You will have an opportunity to update this information during the verification process. |
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Applicant students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by February 15th even if this is before your parents file taxes. |
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You must submit this application online no later than March 2nd 2012 to be considered for financial aid. If you submit your FAFSA after the deadline, you may not be eligible to receive some forms of aid. |
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The Soka University of America school code is: 038144 |
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STEP 2: Complete a Verification Form and Submit Supporting Documentation |
Verification form |
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The Verification Form must be completed by all students. |
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Your required documentation will be listed on your Learn Account on your “To Do” List |
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STEP 3: Accept aid online at your Soka account |
Learn Account |
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STEP 4: Complete lending paperwork online if you choose to accept any Federal Loans offered to you or your parents |
Instructions |
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Students must complete only one online MPN for their Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans throughout their time at Soka University of America |
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Parents will have to complete an online application for the PLUS loan as well as complete an online MPN each year they wish to participate in the lending program |
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Both lending programs can be completed at studentloans.gov |
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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The Office of Financial Aid begins to accept FAFSAs |
January 1st |
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Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline – New Applicants |
February 15th |
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Financial Aid Application Deadline |
March 2nd |
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Preliminary packages are released for newly admitted students |
2nd week of March |
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Verification forms and supporting documentation due - New Students |
May 1st |
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Verification forms and supporting documentation due - All Students |
May 15th |
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Verified financial aid packages released to all students |
1st week of June |
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Deadline to accept aid online (learn.soka.edu) |
June 15th |
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All lending documentation due |
July 1st |
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First disbursement of aid |
3rd week - September |
