How to apply

Fill out an application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

In Step 6, insert Boise State's code: 001616

For help filling out the application, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-fed

Points to ponder
Federal student loans are available only to students enrolled in degree-granting programs, such as our Master's degree or graduate certificates.

Students getting financial aid must register for at least six credits per semester. Summer is not considered a semester, so federally funded students may take fewer than six credits in the summer, or they can even take the summer off without penalty.

Students who need financial aid must have all paperwork (application, transcripts, program development form, and essay) submitted 45 days before classes begin, or we cannot guarantee you will receive funding in time for the upcoming semester.

Other requirements
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or citizens of U.S. protectorates, or other non-citizens who possess a valid Social Security number. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Most teachers qualify, especially those in single-income households. Applicants must not be in default on previous student loans or other federal aid. Men born after Dec. 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with Selective Service.