INCOMING STUDENTS – Complete your 2026–2027 FAFSA to become eligible for your New Student Orientation invitation. All committed students are required to attend orientation. Apply for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid – A Step-by-Step Guide

A guide to completing the financial aid process.

STEP 1.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starts the financial aid process. The Department of Education uses the data on the FAFSA form you submit to determine need and eligibility for federal financial aid. Regardless of family income, all students are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA. You will need your 2024 Federal Tax Return to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.

Note: Graduate students are considered independent for financial aid purposes.


Step 2.

You will receive your financial aid award letter from Tiffin University

The award letter lists the financial aid you qualify for. Please view the TU-How-To-Accept-Financial-Aid-2026 for instructions navigating your awards page and click the link above to access your MyApps portal. Be sure to contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@tiffin.edu if you have any questions about your awards. 


Step 3.

Complete Federal Loan Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note

All federal loan borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling. Both can be completed on the FAFSA site at the links above.


Step 4.

Determine your Balance

  • To view your billing statement: Select TU Colleague Self-Service> Student Finance > semester at the bottom. Then, Click “View Statement” in the top right.
  • Check for accuracies such as housing, meal plan, insurance, etc. Then determine your balance after your financial aid is applied.

If needed, provide access to a family member by adding an authorized user. For instructions on logging in as an authorized user, please click here once you have been added.


Step 5.

How to Cover Your Remaining Balance