To Apply, multiple steps are necessary in the application process.
Please be as accurate, complete, and exact as possible with all submitted information. If your current financial
situation changes during the gathering process, report your present financial situation and be
prepared to deliver copies of documentation to justify the changes.
1
Be Admitted to UVU (To be done only once)
If you are a just starting at the university, transferring from another college,
or if you have taken a break from UVU classes for longer than one year, please
follow the UVU Admission instructions.
If you are an Aviation Science student, please
follow these instructions and after completion refer to Aviation Science web pages.
When you become an UVU student, you will be assigned an UVID. Please record or memorize this
eight-digit number for frequent later use. This number will be used now and after you have graduated.
2
Complete UVU Financial Aid Data Form (each award year)
Log into UV Link Financial Aid Data Form using your UVID
and password (assigned after being admitted), and click on
the green "Financial Aid Data Form" link for the appropriate year.
Please visit the the UVU Data Form page for detailed
instructions.
IF NEEDED; Complete Loan Counseling (each award year)
"Loan Counseling" will be offered at the
conclusion of the "Data Form". It can be completed at this time, or
if you choose, at a later time through UV Link Financial Aid Menu. This
form is required each school year IF you will be accepting a loan.
Please visit the the Loan Counseling page for detailed
information.
3
Apply for Federal Financial Aid PIN (only once)
The Federal Financial Aid PIN serves as your electronic signature. It can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid or to access your Federal Student Aid records online. Since the same PIN is used each year, please store it in a secure place. This web site will supply you with more information. Please read it completely.
4
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA (each school year)
Completion of the FAFSA Online form is
FREE
. Please follow the steps provided by their web site. You will need to provide an email address as part of the application. You may use your UV Link email address.
After completion of this federal form, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of the FAFSA. This needs to be checked for any reported errors and saved for future reference.
5
Check Financial Aid Application Status (frequently)
Through out the Financial Aid process you must check your application status
by logging into the UV Link/Financial Aid Menu and clicking on
the green link "My Financial Aid Status".
If any additional documents are required, they will be listed within the UV Link Financial Aid Status with additional instructions. A "Financial Aid
Data Form" is required for
EVERYONE
. If one was not completed earlier
then this will be listed as a requirement now.
It is imperative that the status of your Financial Aid be checked continuously throughout your school experience.
For in-depth information, please visit Financial Aid Application Status.
6
Accept, Reject, or Change Awards (each award year)
Log into UV Link/Financial Aid Menu and click on the green "Awards" link. Loan Counseling (see Step 2) is
REQUIRED
before loan money can be disbursed.
Grants are automatically accepted and credited to your UVU cashiers account. Scholarships
CAN NOT
be accepted Online. An acceptance form and letter must be filled out and submitted to the Scholarship Coordinator.
Work Study and loan offers must be accepted through UV Link in order to complete the award.
For detailed instructions, please visit Award Instructions.
UVU provides financial assistance to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If you need language assistance or accommodation, please inform us when you first contact our office.