The Office of Financial Services can help you finance your education by assisting you with the completion of forms and applications. Below are step by step instructions to assist you in applying for and receiving financial aid at Alcorn State University. Step 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA for the current year. Remember to add the school code (002396), so that the Financial Aid Office will receive your information electronically. The FAFSA application will be processed within 3 to 6 weeks and you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review this information carefully. A valid SAR will have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number (Example EFC: 00000). You can complete the paper FAFSA or apply over the Internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your PIN can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your U.S. Department of Education records online.  To request a PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov. Step 2. Complete a Financial Aid Application (FAA) for Alcorn State University. A complete financial aid file will consist of the ASU Financial Aid Application and your electronic SAR, unless your SAR is selected for verification. If your SAR is selected for verification, you and your parents will have to submit signed copies of IRS tax forms (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) for the past tax year. If your parents did not file taxes, they must submit proof of all non-taxable income for the past year (Example: AFDC, Child Support, Social Security, etc...). A Verification Worksheet (VWS) will also have to be completed and signed.  Step 3. Your complete financial aid file will be reviewed and awarded. Awarding of campus-based aid (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work Study (FWS) is done on a first come first served basis. Files completed by the priority deadline (April 1) will receive the best financial aid based on eligibility. You will receive an AWARD LETTER identifying the type and amount of financial aid offered to you by Alcorn State University.