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How to Apply

Aid Year 2024-2025

  • Apply for admission to the University of Memphis (new students).
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Do not wait to hear about your admissions status to file the FAFSA! The priority deadline to submit your 2024-2025 FAFSA is April 15, 2024. 
    • You will receive a 2024-2025 FAFSA Submission Summary electronically if you provided an email address on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A paper FAFSA Submission Summary will be mailed to you if no email was provided.
    • The 2024-2025 FAFSA information will be automatically sent to the University of Memphis for processing.
  • Submit additional information if requested on your myMemphis account under the Financial Aid and Scholarships tile. Our Step-by-Step page provides detailed instructions on how to determine if you have outstanding requirements.
  • Check your myMemphis portal often for updates, important messages, and requests for additional information.
  • Your information will be reviewed to determine your financial aid eligibility upon receipt of ALL required documents and admission to the University.
  • If awarded, the aid information will be posted on your myMemphis portal.

Summer Aid: Summer 2025 is part of the 2024-2025 year so you must have the results of the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file for aid consideration. Separate financial aid awards are processed for the Summer 2025 semester. If you are interested in receiving financial aid for Summer 2025, visit our Summer page for more information on the process.  

NOTE: All correspondence regarding the status of your financial aid is e-mailed to your University of Memphis e-mail address or, if not yet admitted, the e-mail address you provided on your FAFSA. Additionally, all information regarding your financial aid will be posted to your myMemphis self-service portal. The Student Financial Aid Office does not physically mail award notifications to continuing students. If you have any questions regarding the status of your aid application, check your myMemphis account. Visit our Step-by-Step page for detailed instructions on how to utilize your myMemphis to access your financial aid. 

Common Mistakes When Applying for Financial Aid

  • Required items or sections are left blank on the FAFSA.
  • Signature is missing on the FAFSA.
  • Items, sections, or signatures are left blank on the verification or worksheet form.