Application Procedures for Returning Students
2025-26 Academic Year
Merit, Athletic, and Non-Need-Based Grant Aid
Students receiving the following awards who are not interested in applying for need-based grants, loans, and work study are not required to complete the FAFSA for renewal:
These awards are automatically renewed for students meeting the retention requirements.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Students must complete the FAFSA every year to be considered for aid from any of the following programs:
See what major changes were made to the FAFSA in the previous aid year.
2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Eligibility
Loyola University Maryland requires the FAFSA for all U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful U.S. permanent residents, and other eligible noncitizens applying for need-based financial aid. The CSS Profile is required only for students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA, including international students applying for need-based financial aid. Students eligible to complete the FAFSA should not submit the CSS Profile.
Submission
Complete the FAFSA online using your FSA ID. Loyola University's FAFSA Code Number is 002078.
Deadlines
- General Deadline: The deadline to complete the FAFSA is April 1.
- Maryland Residents: Maryland Residents must file the FAFSA by March 1 for consideration of Maryland State grant assistance.
- Late Applications: Late applications are accepted but awards are not guaranteed.
New Applicants (Students who have not filed a FAFSA for a previous academic year)
Students and parents will need to create a FSA ID to complete the FAFSA. The FSA ID is a username and password combination that serves as your legal signature. It is also required to log in to U.S. Department of Education online systems. For assistance, please refer to the Creating and Using Your FSA ID fact sheet.
Late Applications
Students are strongly encouraged to meet the April 1 deadline for maximum consideration for all forms of need-based financial assistance. The funds available through the federal campus-based student aid programs (FSEOG and Federal Work Study) and Loyola's institutionally funded need-based grant program are limited. Late awards are not guaranteed and will be made on a funds available basis.
| Date of late FAFSA submission | Estimated grant eligibility |
|---|---|
| June 15 - June 30 | Up to 90% calculated Loyola grant eligibility |
| July 1 - July 31 | Up to 80% calculated Loyola grant eligibility |
| August 1 - August 31 | Up to 70% calculated Loyola grant eligibility |
| After August 31 | Up to 60% calculated Loyola grant eligibility |
| After the fall semester add/drop period | Up to 50% calculated Loyola grant eligibility |
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to receive federal, state, and Loyola need-based aid. SAP is defined as the successful completion of coursework toward your degree. The federal government requires the Office of Financial Aid to monitor SAP to ensure financial aid recipients make progress toward graduation.
Loyola Merit & Non-Need-Based Grant Retention Policy
Students receiving Loyola merit awards and Loyola non-need-based grants must meet enrollment and cumulative GPA retention requirements for renewal.
Financial Aid Eligibility Notification
Financial aid packages will be available via Self-Service by June 15. Students will be directed to Self-Service via your Loyola email account when your award is ready. Students selected for verification and/or are required to submit additional documentation as requested by the Office of Financial Aid will not be packaged until all required information is received. Monitor your financial aid self-service checklist and your Loyola email account to ensure your file is complete.