The Federal School Code for Shippensburg University is 003326.
Students should complete an electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) in order to borrow a Federal Direct Stafford Loan or a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan at www.studentloans.gov.
Parents may complete an eMPN in order to borrow a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan after May 31st at www.studentloans.gov.
Prospective and returning students should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.
Please use the email address for general financial aid questions only. Please provide the student's Shippensburg University ID (if applicable) in all e-mails. Due to federal privacy laws, we ask that you call 717-477-1131 for individual student information. finaid@ship.edu
717-477-4028 - Fax
info@ship
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How to Pay for College (college.gov)
1. Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for both student and parent at www.pin.ed.gov. These PIN numbers are required to submit your FAFSA every year.
2. Complete the Federal tax return after January 1st for student and for parents of dependent students. Use tax information to complete your FAFSA by using the IRS data retrieval tool. Keep a copy of the completed FAFSA for your records.
3. After January 1st, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SU Title IV School Code is 003326.
4. Submit your on-line FAFSA no later than March 31st to meet the Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) May 1st deadline. Make sure you complete your PHEAA application.
5. Receive an e-mail from the US Department of Education indicating your FAFSA was processed.
6. Check the Student myShip Portal at https://my.ship.edu for your status and downloadable forms. Submit any requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
7. You must review your Financial Aid; you may accept, decline or reduce your awards on the Student myShip Portal.
8. Students choosing to borrow a Federal Direct Loan must complete the following
9. Parents choosing to borrow a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan must complete the PLUS Request process and eMPN on the Department of Education's website after June 1st at https://studentloans.gov.
10. PHEAA State Grant information for In-State students who are PA residents is available by visiting www.PHEAA.org or by calling 1-800-692-7392
1. Complete the Federal tax return after January 1st for student and for parents of dependent students. Use tax information to complete your FAFSA by using the IRS data retrieval tool.Keep a copy of the completed FAFSA for your records.
2. After January 1st, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SU Title IV School Code is 003326.
3. Submit your on-line FAFSA no later than March 31st to meet the Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA) May 1st deadline.
4. Receive an e-mail from the US Department of Education indicating your FAFSA was processed.
5. Check the Student myShip Portal at https://my.ship.edu for your status and downloadable forms. Submit any requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
6. You must review your Financial Aid; you may accept, decline or reduce your awards on the Student myShip Portal. Please note award packages are not available until after grades have been posted.
7. Students choosing to borrow a Federal Direct Loan must complete the following:
8. Parents choosing to borrow a Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan must complete the PLUS Request process and eMPN on the Department of Education's website after June 1st at https://studentloans.gov.
9. PHEAA State Grant information for In-State students who are PA residents is available by visiting www.PHEAA.org or by calling 1-800-692-7392