There are a few things you should know about financial aid.

• IU South Bend students receive more than $19 million in financial aid each year. This includes scholarships and grants offering "free money" (not paid back), work-study opportunities that allow you to work and earn money to help pay for your costs, and low-interest student and parent loans (borrowed money that must be repaid).
• More than half of IU South Bend students qualify for financial aid.
• Applying is free.
• You only need to complete two forms (the FAFSA and the IU South Bend Financial Aid Form) to apply. To be considered for awards, you must also register for classes.
• You will never know what you are eligible for if you do not apply.
• We can help you every step of the way.

Important Note About Withdrawing From Classes
Failure to pay your bill does not withdraw you from classes. Should you decide not to attend IU South Bend for the summer, you must notify the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes.

If you do not request that your registration be canceled, you risk receiving grades of F in your classes. If you do not take action, you remain registered in your classes and you are responsible for all class fees, plus any applicable late fees, through the time you complete a total withdrawal.

You will owe all or a portion of the fees if your withdrawal is processed after the 100 percent refund period.

Failure to pay does not withdraw you from classes. Should you decide not to attend IU South Bend fall semester, you must notify the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes. If you do not request that your registration be canceled, you risk receiving grades of F in your classes. If you do not take action, you remain registered in your classes and you are responsible for all class fees, plus any applicable late fees, through the time you complete a total withdrawal. You will owe all or a portion of the fees if your withdrawal is processed after the 100 percent refund period.

You must officially withdraw from canceled classes. The university does not do this for you.

Academic progress FAQs

Click here for important information about summer 2007 aid.

Contact Us Today
The Office of Financial Aid can tell you more about financial aid opportunities and procedures. Contact one of our financial aid counselors, ask a question online, or visit our office today.

Tracking Your Application and Aid
Use OneStart to:

• Review your financial aid awards
• Check to see if forms you mailed have arrived at our office (allow seven days for updates)
• Review your budget, Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and financial need