Student's Guide to Filing FAFSA at Madonna University

2027-28 FAFSA is officially open as of October 1, 2026

Now is the time to get started if you haven’t already.

With tuition below the national average for similar private institutions, filing FAFSA opens federal, state, and most Madonna-specific aid. Once filed, please note that students must refile every year aid is requested.

1. Apply for Admission

Students must be admitted or in the process of being admitted to Madonna University before financial aid can be packaged. Students can check their status at Madonna University Admissions.

2. Complete FAFSA Filing

Once you are admitted to Madonna, the next step is filing for FAFSA. Here are a few items to make this go smoothly.

• Set up your FSA ID before starting the form. Both the student, and if you are filing as a dependent, a parent will each need their own FSA ID. This acts as your electronic signature on the form.
• Get your documents ready ahead of time. You will need your Social Security number, 2025 tax returns (FAFSA uses “prior-prior year” tax data), bank statements, and records of untaxed income if that applies to you.
  • Madonna University’s school code is 002282. By listing this on your FAFSA application, Madonna will automatically receive your information.
• Complete your filing between October 1 and March 1.

3. Consider All Available Aid

Be sure to consider all types of financial aid: scholarships, grants, or loans

4. Review and Accept Your Aid

Once your FAFSA filing is received, Madonna’s Financial Aid Office will provide instructions on how to access My Financial Aid, where you will be able to review your filing, see what documents may still be required, and accept your aid.