2024-2025 Financial Aid Instructions
Getting Ready to Apply for Financial Aid
The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available December 31, 2023. FAFSA filers will need the following:
- Student and parents' 2022 W-2(s) and 2022 federal tax returns
- Current FSA IDs for the student and parent (contributor)
The FSA IDs serve as your legal signature on the FAFSA. Manage your FSA IDs here.
June 1 is the recommended deadline to apply for need-based financial aid, (grants, student loans, on-campus employment).
Your financial aid package will be e-mailed to your campus email beginning in early June.
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
1. Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov.
Use the appropriate Federal School Code:
College of Saint Benedict: 002341
Saint John's University: 002379
2. If your FAFSA is selected for Verification you must also complete:
Students selected for verification are notified through the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), which is sent via email from the FAFSA processor after your application is processed. CSB/SJU will also notify you of the verification requirement, so please monitor your campus email account.
Special Circumstances
We recognize that the FAFSA does not always provide a clear picture of your family's financial situation. You may complete the CSB/SJU Special Circumstances Form to report family financial information that might impact your aid eligibility. Circumstances that may be considered include the following:
- Private Elementary/Secondary School Tuition
- College Tuition For Siblings
- Loss of Employment/Reduced Wages
- High Medical/Dental Expenses
- Marital Separation/Divorce
- One-Time Income
- Educational Loan Payments
Please note that initiating a special circumstance request may result in your FAFSA being selected for verification.