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Â鶹ŮÀÉ ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® Reminder for Parents and Students

If your student plans to attend Â鶹ŮÀÉ between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, you must complete the (¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â®).

Submitting the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® each year is required for students who receive federal, state or Â鶹ŮÀÉ need-based financial aid, including federal student loans.

Important ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® Deadlines for Â鶹ŮÀÉ

Meeting deadlines is critical to receiving the maximum financial aid available:

• Â鶹ŮÀÉ Priority Deadline: May 1, 2025
• Ohio State Aid Deadline (OCOG): October 1, 2025

Students who submit the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® after the priority deadline may have reduced eligibility for need-based grants, including campus-based aid.

Why Completing the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® Early Matters

Completing the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® early helps ensure your student:

• Maximizes eligibility for grants, scholarships and loans
• Receives financial aid offers sooner
• Avoids delays in tuition payment or course registration

The ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® is the primary way colleges determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.

How to Complete the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit studentaid.gov to begin the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â®
2. Log in using your FSA ID and password
3. Complete all required sections, including student and parent information
4. Invite parent(s)/guardian(s) to contribute using their email address
5. Review, sign and submit the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â®

Returning students must each year to continue receiving financial aid.

What You Need to Complete the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â®

To complete the 2025–26 ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â®, you will need:

• Federal tax information
• FSA ID for both student and parent(s)
• Social Security numbers (if applicable)
• Financial and asset information

Students and parents must also consent to transfer IRS tax data; without consent, federal and state aid cannot be awarded.

Parent Information and ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® Requirements

During the ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® process, students may be required to include parent/guardian information. Parents will receive an invitation to complete their portion of the form and must log in separately to provide consent and sign.

Need Help with ¹ó´¡¹ó³§´¡Â® or Financial Aid?

Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s Financial Aid Office is here to help:

• finaid@bluffton.edu
• 419-358-3266

If you have questions about completing the or financial aid eligibility, don’t hesitate to reach out.