Apply to Eastern University

• Make sure that you have completed all the steps in the admissions process.

Apply for Financial Aid

• Apply for a FSA ID (student and parent). This FSA ID will serve as your electronic signature. Parent of a dependent student must also apply for a FSA ID.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
• The PA State Grant Deadline for filing the FAFSA is May 1.
• Eastern University’s school code is 003259.

Apply for Outside Scholarships

• Visit our Outside Scholarship page
• Let the Financial Aid Office know of all Outside Scholarships you will receive.

Check your status

• To check your admissions status, please contact the Admissions Office.
• Watch your email/mail for your Student Aid Report (SAR) which is the report generated from the submission of your FAFSA.
• Check your SAR to make sure all your information is correct.

Review your Award Letter

• Once you have received your acceptance letter from Admissions, your Initial Award Letter will soon follow.
• Review letter with parents if applicable. Your financial aid information and awards can be viewed on Eastern’s portal- my.eastern.edu.

Complete your Direct Loan paperwork

• Complete your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling at studentaid.gov (Subsidized/Unsubsidized link). Remember, you must sign your application using your own FSA ID- this is the same FSA ID you used to sign your FAFSA.

Tips-n-Hints

1. Keep copies of everything in a safe place for each school year, especially confirmation pages, FSA ID's, usernames and passwords, and award letters.
2. Take an active role in your education- this is YOUR financial aid. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
3. Complete all requests for additional information in a timely manner. Remember, requests will be sent out to your Eastern email account.
4. Use our website to find additional information on loans, scholarships, grants, and student employment programs.