Returning Students

Financial aid based on need is not automatically renewable. You must reapply to be considered for grants, loans, and/or work awards each year.

Financial Aid Application Steps

To apply for need-based financial aid, including state and federal programs, you and your parents must submit the following:

• DePauw Financial Aid Application
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – DePauw's six-digit federal FAFSA code is 001792. The 2012-13 FAFSA will be available after January 1, 2012.
• Copies of completed 2011 federal income tax returns, including schedules and W-2 forms for the student and for the parents.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines

The priority deadline for completing the financial aid applications is March 1st.  The FAFSA is completed online.  All other forms and all tax returns should be mailed directly to our Financial Aid Office at 101 East Seminary Street; Greencastle, IN 46135.

If you do not have final tax information by the priority deadline, please make thoughtful estimates to insure that you apply on time. Although significant, our scholarship resources are not unlimited, and we are able to make late financial aid awards only if funds remain available.

Penalties for Missing the Deadlines

All student Financial Aid applicants are required to submit renewal documents according to the established deadlines. If your file is incomplete, you may jeopardize need-based scholarship assistance. A $500 reduction of need-based scholarship assistance, beginning June 1st will be implemented if you have not submitted the required renewal documents. If there are special circumstances that will prevent you from meeting these deadlines, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

When You Will Hear From Us

Financial aid packages will be mailed after second semester grades are finalized (in late May / early June). Students receiving need-based assistance must also meet minimum satisfactory academic progress standards. Details are found at www.depauw.edu/admission/financial-aid/policies/sap/.

Special Note for Indiana Residents

It is imperative that Indiana residents meet the required deadline established by the State of Indiana (March 10th). If you receive state funding and you do not submit your FAFSA by the March 10th deadline, you will not be eligible for state funds and DePauw University will not replace the loss of these funds.