Returning Students

You've already successfully navigated the financial aid process. And because financial aid doesn't automatically continue, you'll need to do it again.

If you continue to meet all eligibility criteria and your financial circumstances remain comparable, you'll likely receive financial aid.

Remember to apply for aid and scholarships as soon as possible. Most scholarships applications are due in the spring, so begin your search early and be aware of the application deadlines.

Apply for Financial Aid

1. As soon as the FAFSA opens, you can file the following year's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) using UND's federal code 003005.
   • The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is Feb. 1, but you may submit your FAFSA after that date.
   • The earlier you apply, the better.
2. View Awards on Campus Connection.
3. Accept or decline your financial aid awards at least 30 days before the semester begins. Please note, your financial aid award is based on full-time enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
4. If this is the first time you've taken out a loan, please complete the following federal requirements prior to your aid disbursement Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling.
5. Apply for UND scholarships.

Summer Financial Aid

To receive financial aid for summer semester, you must fill out the current academic years FAFSA and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester-based credits for the summer as an undergraduate student, 5 credits as a grad student or 3 credits as a law student.

Keep in mind that because summer semester is considered the final part of the current academic year, your ability to receive summer financial aid depends on the amount of federal aid you've already received for the fall and spring semesters. If you've already accepted the full amount for the current academic year, you may to explore applying for a Federal Direct PLUS or private education loan.

Complete Additional Documentation

Some families may be required to submit additional documentation to be considered for federal funds. The additional documentation may be supplemental forms, copies of tax returns or other pertinent materials. If a student is required to provide additional documentation, an email will notify the student.

Forms can be found under on the One-Stop Student Services website under the forms section.

One-Stop Student Services Forms. 

Submit your documents to One-Stop Student Services; contact information is at the bottom of this page.