Apply for Financial Aid
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1:
The first step is to apply for a FSA ID. Both the student and one parent will need
to have a FSA ID. Apply by logging in at FSA ID. The FSA ID will serve as a secure electronic signature.
STEP 2:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the next step. Be sure to
file the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. Defiance College’s priority deadline
is April 1. Have a copy of your current tax return and your FSA ID handy to complete
the FAFSA.
DC's school code is 003041. Apply online now!
STEP 3:
Students that have not previously borrowed from the William D. Ford Federal Direct
Loan Program will need to complete Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling. The Counseling
session covers your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. Loan funds
can not be disbursed until this is complete. Complete at Federal Student Aid.
STEP 4:
Also, if you are a first-time borrower/student at Defiance College, you will need
to complete a Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling. Loan funds will not be disbursed until you complete the MPN. The MPN will require
your FASFA FSA ID and two references. Complete at Federal Student Aid.
STEP 5:
The last step is a step that not all FAFSA applicants will be required to complete.
The federal government selects some FAFSA applications for a process called verification.
If your FAFSA is selected you will be required to submit a signed copy of your and
your parent’s current tax return along with a completed and signed verification worksheet.
The verification worksheets are available on the applications and forms page.
