The FAFSA & WASFA

To receive the best possible financial aid offer, submit your FAFSA online as soon as possible each year you will attend SPU. The 2025-2026 FAFSA application will be available on or before December 1.

Remember:

• Create your FSA ID. It is strongly recommended that both students and parents create a FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA.
• Enter "Seattle Pacific University" or SPU's code, 003788, on the 'School Selection' page to send us your FAFSA information
• You must reapply each year..
• If you miss a deadline, file a FAFSA anyway. We will always consider you for the best aid available.

SPU does not require the CSS PROFILE or a separate institutional form.

Once your FAFSA has been processed, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) and learn how much you and/or your family can expect to contribute financially. Federally mandated allowances are taken into account, as well as reported income and assets. Take a close look at the SAR and correct any inaccuracies.

If you're not eligible to submit the FAFSA and you're a Washington resident (i.e. if you're an undocumented student), you can complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA), which SPU will use instead to determine state and university need-based financial aid options.

2025-26 FAFSA & WASFA deadlines

2024-25 FAFSA & WASFA deadlines

Important links

• Federal Student Aid Estimator: Run estimated calculations and learn your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution.) This is not an application for aid, but is useful for high school sophomores and juniors.
• Studentaid.gov: Helps you learn how to pay for college, and see what you need to do to get there. You can also find federal student aid on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Net Price Calculator: Estimate your aid and out-of-pocket costs.

Beware of FAFSA phishing 

As with anything else you approach online, beware of scams. Learn how to spot potential fraud, avoid paying for free services, and prevent identity theft. Learn more.