To receive and retain financial aid, including the student federal Direct Loan and PLUS loan, all students (undergraduate, graduate and professional) must meet certain eligibility requirements.
If you are enrolled at Temple University and another institution simultaneously, you must notify Student Financial Services as soon as possible to ensure your aid is properly distributed in compliance with federal regulations.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as Oct. 1 and no later than Feb. 1 (Temple's priority deadline for undergraduate students).
- Complete your corresponding state grant application, if applicable.
- Pennsylvania residents: Complete PA State Grant application by May 1.
- Students must meet all PA State Grant and special programs funding eligibility requirements, including academic credit progress and semester enrollment mode policies.
- Review regularly and complete all financial aid requirements within the TUportal.
- Review Aid Summary for annual cost of attendance.
- Comply with Temple University’s satisfactory academic progress standards.
- Remain in good standing on educational loans and grants per the National Student Loan Database System.
- Remain enrolled at least part-time per semester for federal loans (six credits as an undergraduate student and 4.5 credits as a graduate student).
- Be enrolled in an eligible degree program at Temple University.
- Be a citizen or eligible noncitizen with a valid social security number.
- Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
- Complete any and all requirements on the FAFSA Student Aid Report.