Steps to Apply for Aid

Step 2. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the U.S. Department of Education

Once you submit your FAFSA, the Department of Education is typically able to process it within 3-5 business days. You will receive your FAFSA results via your Student Aid Report. We encourage you to review your SAR to ensure the information you submitted on the FAFSA is accurate and complete.

Step 3. Verify your FAFSA was received by UAB

Upon submitting your FAFSA to UAB, the Financial Aid Office will receive and process your FAFSA beginning in November or within 3-5 business days of completing your FAFSA and sending your information to UAB. You can verify receipt of your FAFSA on the My Financial Aid tab of BlazerNET. Please note that you must be admitted to the University for your FAFSA to be processed.

Step 4. Complete any additional financial aid application requirements through BlazerNET

Approximately 30% of students are selected by the U.S. Department of Education to complete a process known as verification. FAFSA verification ensures that the information we have on file for you is accurate and complete and that you are considered for the full amount of federal financial aid for which you are eligible. You can find helpful verification resources and information on the FAFSA Verification page.

Students should also complete the Resource Information Form to indicate any assistance they expect to receive from outside sources, including UAB Departmental Scholarships, UAB Educational Assistance, Alabama GI Dependent benefits, Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation benefits, Graduate Assistantship, or State Scholarships, etc. Students are not required to submit the form if they will not receive additional assistance but are encouraged to indicate “no other assistance” on the form to prevent additional notifications.