The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology

Steps to Financial Aid Awards
Graduate School of Financial Aid

STEP 1- FAFSA

Complete and submit the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). This should be submitted via the internet (if possible), or it may be mailed directly to the Federal Processor (not VUU). The correct “free” website to use is www.FAFSA.ED.GOV. Using any other web address may cost you money. Please remember to include the VUU School Code – 003766 on your FAFSA. This will allow the Graduate Financial Aid Office to retrieve your FAFSA results electronically for award processing.

STEP 2 – STUDENT DATA SHEET

Complete are return the Student Data Sheet to the Graduate Financial Aid Office. This form is available on the VUU Website under the Samuel DeWitt Proctor index. A Data Sheet is sent with other informational materials to newly admitted students.

STEP 3- STUDENT AID REPORT

Upon receipt of your Student Aid Report (SAR), showing the results of your FAFSA, review the document carefully for accuracy. Assistance is available to make corrections by calling 1-800-433-3243.

In reviewing your SAR, if the EFC has an asterisk (*), you should mail a signed copy of your tax return that was used to complete the FAFSA. If you have a spouse, please remember to send their tax return also indicating the VUU student’s name and social security number or ID number. Remember the tax return will not be returned. The Verification Worksheet (available on VUU website) should also be completed and submitted with your tax return.

STEP 4- REVIEW

Review any/all correspondence sent from the VUU Graduate Financial Aid Office. Additional information may be needed to complete the awarding process. All correspondence will be sent to your permanent address unless otherwise requested.

STEP 5- YOUR AWARD LETTER

An Award Notification (or Award Letter), showing financial aid offered will be sent via U.S. Mail. Offered aid will be cancelled if you do not return your signed Award Letter within the specified time.