FAFSA Simplification
Federal Aid Available
Primary Requirement: Complete the Federal Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
By successfully completing the FAFSA 25-26 form, you may be eligible for:
Pell Grant
- Maximum contribution $3,698 per semester
- Copy of the 2023 tax return or proof of income
Supplementary Scholarship
(FSEOG)
- Available to high school students eligible for Pell Grants and with the greatest financial need
- Maximum contribution - $300 per semester
Subsidized Loans
The federal government guarantees the loan and pays the interest while participants are studying more than half-time, enjoying a grace period, or during a deferment period.

Unsubsidized Loan
- This loan accrues interest while the student is enrolled and during the grace period (6 months).
- Maximum contribution $1,000 per semester
Study and Work
- $9.50 (on campus) or $10.75 (off campus) per hour, maximum 150 hours per semester
- Indicate on FAFSA that you are interested
FAFSA 24-25 is now available

The FAFSA 25-26 is available from December 31, 2024. To complete the form you need:
- Social Security number
- Tax return filed for the year 2023 (if applicable).
- Form W2 or 480 (if applicable)
- The code of Sagrado is: 003937

FAFSA Simplification Act
The FAFSA Simplification Act is the first significant change to the FAFSA financial aid application in 40 years.
- The FAFSA is shorter and quicker to complete.
- The application had a reduction in the number of questions (It currently has around 40 questions).
- The application changes are expected to result in more federal financial aid awarded and greater eligibility for students.
- An estimated 930,000 additional students will be eligible for PELL grants under the new formula.
New changes to the FAFSA:
Significant changes and eligibility include:
- Transfer of income data directly from the IRS (in cases where you have a US tax return).
- Simplification of questions aimed at determining the dependency status of the student in unusual circumstances (orphans, homeless students).
- Remove the names of family members who attend college.
- The replacement of the EFC or Family Contribution Index by the SAI or Support Index.
- The minimum SAI value is not 0. It can have a negative value (-1,500).

Roles in Completing the FAFSA

New FAFSA application
The new FAFSA adds the new term "taxpayer" to refer to any person who must provide information and sign the application. All taxpayers must:
- Complete an FSA ID account.
- Access the FAFSA and provide your consent to upload or export your financial information directly from the IRS.
- Complete your section of the form within 45 days of receiving the request.
FAFSA taxpayers


Other Changes
The new FAFSA form will allow you to:
- List up to 20 colleges to receive your shared FAFSA information.
- Import your information directly from the IRS, if you completed a US tax return
- Know what your dependency status will be when answering the questions.
- Send an invitation to the contributors who will help you complete the form.
- Receive PELL funds based on the exact number of credits enrolled.
Academic load and the new FAFSA
New distribution of academic load and payment of PELL Grant. The amount of PELL granted will be the percentage of enrollment intensity that represents the number of credits enrolled.

Frequently Asked Questions
To complete the Department of State's FAFSA ® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid),
Federal Education can access the following link:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The page provides you with clear and precise instructions for completing your application. You must use the Income Tax Form for the year you indicate. Once completed, it takes 3 to 5 business days for it to be received by the institution.
Name
Social Security number
Date of birth
Email address
Keep an eye on your email. Once the student section of the FAFSA is complete, you will receive an email notifying you of your status as a FAFSA contributor. If you have not yet created an FSA ID, you will need to create one to access and sign the FAFSA application.
You will need to provide your consent and enter your financial information on the FAFSA application.
All students applying for federal financial aid must create an FSA ID. If the student is a dependent of either parent, they will also need to create an FSA ID so they can access and sign the application digitally.
The FSA ID allows students and parents to electronically validate their identity and access websites operated by the Office of Federal Student Aid. The FSA ID consists of a username and password that is used to complete, sign, and process your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, and to access and correct your information online.
To create an FSA ID account, you can access
studentaid.gov > top of page > Create an account.
No. Once you create an FSA ID, you will not need to create another one.
The federal code of the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Heart is: 003937 (University of the Sacred Heart)
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To request, send email to
enrollmentmanagement@sagrado.edu
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