How to Apply for Financial Aid

New and continuing students have to apply for financial aid every year.

Returning students must be registered for classes before we can process or disburse aid. New students must be fully accepted into the program before we can process aid and registered before aid can be disbursed.

Apply for Aid in 6 Steps

Step1: Create an FSA ID

If you haven’t done so previously, you will need to create your own FSA ID account to complete federal student aid tasks.

Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)on or after October 1st or download the FAFSA mobile app on IOS or Android.

• Documents you will need
• Transfer Tax Information to your FAFSA
• Do not select “Will File” status
• Touro University Main Campus Code is 010142

Step 3: Review the Tuition Costs

The maximum amount of aid applied for in a year cannot exceed the cost of attendance (COA) for that year.

Step 4: Complete the Entrance Counseling

First time borrowers at Touro College University and System must complete the Entrance Counseling. This will ensure you understand the terms and conditions of your loan and your rights and responsibilities. You will learn what a loan is, how interest works, your options for repayment, and how to avoid delinquency and default. Make sure to complete the Entrance Counseling for Graduate and Professional students.

Step 5: Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN)

First time borrowers taking out a Direct Unsubsidized Loan must complete and sign an MPN. Direct Grad PLUS Loans require a separate MPN.

Step 6: For the Graduate Plus loan, please complete:

• Direct Grad PLUS Loans require a separate MPN.
• Apply for the Direct Plus loan , credit check is required
• Completed the PLUS Loan Credit Counseling is required

Once all steps are completed you will receive your financial aid offer and instructions through your student Touro University email. Please monitor your Touro email account daily.

Notes on Financial Aid

In reviewing your application, we may request additional documentation.

Loan funds are disbursed directly to the University to cover the cost of tuition. The Bursar‘s office distributes refunds within 14 days of receiving the funds.

Entrance and Exit Counseling

Incoming students and first-time loan borrowers need to complete and pass the Entrance Counseling before applying for federal student loans.

Once you have successfully completed the session, your results will be sent electronically to the Financial Aid Office and we will proceed with certifying your loan.

Students that are graduating, withdrawing, or dropping below half time enrollment need to complete the Exit Counseling.