First-Time Freshman Applicants

Applicants must

  1. apply for admission to University of Holy Cross;
  2. begin the Financial Aid process in January of the year the student plans to enter the University:
    1. complete the FAFSA form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include the University of Holy Cross SCHOOL CODE, 002023, on the FAFSA form. The priority application deadline is February 15th for incoming students;
    2. read any letter University of Holy Cross sends and return the letter or any forms that are requested;
  3. read the award letter carefully. Follow the directions in the letter and return it to the Office of Student Financial Aid by the designated date.

If students are taking out a loan, they must complete an online Entrance Interview module. The University cannot release a loan to anyone who does not have an Entrance Interview on file with the Department of Education. Students must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Both can be completed at http://www.studentloans.gov.

In order for aid to be processed, admission paperwork must be completed (i.e., academic transcripts and immunization records).