Applying for Financial Aid
Important Information About the FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an important next step in your journey to CSM because it will allow us to prepare your official Financial Aid package, as well as summarize your scholarships, grants, loans, and expected costs to attend College of Saint Mary. By filling out your FAFSA each year, you will determine the federal aid programs for which you qualify.
At any point in this process, if you need assistance, please email finaid [at] csm.edu (Financial Aid) or call 800-926-5534 or 402-399-2429.
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid.
Be sure to include College of Saint Mary’s federal school code (002540) to ensure your application sent to us.
This page provides the information you need to complete the FAFSA to help make the process easier.
What's Next After You Complete the FAFSA
- Ensure that you have applied to you program of choice at College of Saint Mary.
- After you are accepted to a degree or certificate program at College of Saint Mary, you will get an email notification from our Financial Aid team to login to NetPartner, our Financial Aid Portal. There, you can review, accept or decline your financial aid, and access any additional documents needed. Your admissions counselor will contact you within a few days after you receive this message to discuss your aid and answer questions you may have.
- Complete your Semester Financial Arrangements (SFA) with College of Saint Mary after you are registered for classes and your financial aid file is complete. You will make payment arrangements for your balance due or set up direct deposit for your financial aid refund.
