FAFSA Information
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
MSU-Northern uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans. You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy. The 2026-27 FAFSA Form is open now for students who are applying for aid for the 2026-27 academic year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).
This link is a great resource if you encounter issues doing your FAFSA Pro Tips for the FAFSA® Form.
**Students starting the Spring/Summer 2026 semester will need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA Form.
What You Need to Fill Out the FAFSA
Here’s a list of everything you and your parent need to fill out, sign and submit the FAFSA:
- An FSA ID. You, and whichever parent(s) will be contributors on your FAFSA, must create a separate FSA ID. You must create your FSA account at least three days before you file your FAFSA. Do this first! Create your FSA ID here.
- You and your parent’s Social Security numbers. If you’re not a U.S. Citizen but fall into one of the categories that make you eligible for federal financial aid, you’ll also need your A-Number. I
- Driver’s license (if you have one).
- List of schools to which you want to send the FAFSA. The FAFSA code for MSU-Northern is 002533.
- If applicable, other records of money earned and records of the value of student and parents' assets and investments (not including retirement funds).
Need assistance completing your FAFSA®?
MSU-Northern's Financial Aid Office will work with you to ensure you have access to the resources you need to pay for college. If you need help filling out the FAFSA, call us at 406-265-3787 or email finaid@msun.edu.
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