Apply for Aid

We understand that the cost of a university education is a major expense for many families, but there are numerous financing options available to students at all academic levels – undergraduate, graduate, and professional. So we encourage you to think of your education as a long-term investment that requires careful financial planning each year.

To help you through the financing process, we've created this step-by-step guide:

• Step 1: Before You Apply for Financial Aid
• Research Your Financing Options
• Determine if You Are an Independent or Dependent Student
• Be Mindful of Important Deadlines
• Apply for Your Federal PIN
• Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid 
  • File Your FAFSA
  • Release Your Current Aid to Drexel (Transfer Students)
• Step 3: After You Apply for Financial Aid 
  • Review Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Review Your Award Letter from Drexel
• Step 4: After You Receive Your Award 
  • Apply for Additional Funding
  • Sign Your Promissory Note
  • Complete Entrance Counseling
  • Complete Verification Process (If Selected)
• Step 5: Maintain Your Funding 
  • Make Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Renew Your FAFSA Every Year
  • Review Your Financial Aid Information

If you have any questions during the process, please Contact Us.

International Students: Most aid is restricted to U.S. citizens, but international students are automatically considered for Drexel's merit-based aid. We encourage international students to visit eduPASS: The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA for detailed financing information, including private loans available to international students with a U.S. cosigner.