How to Apply for Financial Aid
To be eligible for federal student loans, you must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen.
- Have a valid social security number.
- If male, you must be registered with the selective service.
- Be fully admitted to the College of Law and enrolled at least half time.
- Maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
- Grad PLUS loan recipients must not have an adverse credit history. A credit check will be conducted.
- More information on federal student loan eligibility requirements can be found at Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid.
Before filling out your FAFSA for the first time, you need to create your Federal Student Aid (FDA) account if you do not already have one. Go to the FSA website to set up a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and serves as your legal signature. Do not share it with anyone, and keep it in a safe place because you will use your FSA account every year to complete a new FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free application, so you should never be asked to pay to complete it. If you are asked for payment, you are not using the correct website. Once you have created your FSA ID, you can fill out your FAFSA using your tax information and your spouse's if applicable. At the graduate level, only your information is needed, even if your parents claim you as a dependent.
Be sure to enter Stetson Law's school code: E00342.
After you submit your completed FAFSA, the Stetson Law Office of Student Financial Planning will email you your award offer, including a breakdown of your aid eligibility and detailed instructions for using MyStetson to complete the next steps. Note that award emails are typically sent starting in March. If we need additional information or documentation from you, if your Graduate PLUS Loan has been denied, or if there are any other steps you need to take to receive financial aid, we will notify you by email. Be sure to check your email regularly to ensure timely processing.
MyStetson Portal
Once you have decided that you will be attending Stetson Law, you will submit a $500 non-refundable seat deposit. You will pay via credit card through MyStetson, mail or drop off a check or money order to:
Stetson University College of Law
Office of Admissions and Student Financial Planning
1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
The Terms and Conditions of Receiving Financial Aid form needs to be signed electronically (as detailed in your award letter) and submitted annually for all new and continuing students through your MyStetson account no later than August 1. You will NOT receive a refund check or direct deposit until this step is completed.
If you have accepted financial aid to cover your living expenses and are expecting a refund via check or direct deposit you can expect it the first business day of the semester. Please contact the Stetson Law Business Office about signing up for direct deposit, picking up your check, any special delivery requirements, or if you have questions about charges to your account.
If you intend to take classes during the summer at the Stetson Law, study abroad, or visit another school you will need to fill out a Financial Aid Summer Request Form. These forms are available in March once the class schedule is finalized in the Registrar's Office.
- You need to complete a Summer Request Form even if you ONLY receive a scholarship and no loans. The due date of the form is indicated on the request form and you can submit these via drop off, email or fax. Only submit the form once you have finalized your schedule and will not make any more changes.
- In order to receive financial aid for the summer you must be at least half-time status, taking at least 3 credit hours, and have completed the current aid year FAFSA.
- Financial aid living expense money is awarded for the duration of the classes you will be taking only. (For example, if you are only taking a class that lasts two weeks, you only get living expenses to cover 2 weeks.
- If you are taking summer classes to graduate early you must take a minimum of 5 credit hours to receive the half-residency credit and take two summer semesters. Please contact the Registrar's Office about residency credits and requirements to graduate early.
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
We understand that the financial aid process can be intimidating, but we are here to guide you through the process of investing in your education.
Need Assistance?
We are located on the first floor of the Tower Building and you may stop by or set up an appointment ahead of time.