Financial Services
Important Financial Aid Information for Graduate Students
- No Grant Eligibility for Graduate students
- Must be registered and taking a minimum of 6.0 credits hours (half time status) to be eligible for loan assistance.
- Non-matriculated students are eligible for $12,500 per Award year.
- Graduate students are eligible for the maximum Federal Stafford Loan.
Annual Loan Limit is $20,500
Maximum Unsubsidized Loans Only for Graduate Students
NOTE: The subsidy of the loan is determined by the schools financial aid office. If you do not have sufficient need to qualify for a subsidized loan, you may qualify for an unsubsidized loan. Loan eligibility is determined by the students undergraduate loan amounts/limits and current need. Also, the school may limit the amount that you can borrow based on your enrollment status and credit/clock hours.
Steps for applying for financial aid
Step 1
Fill out an Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Temple“s school code is 003371. The FAFSA can be signed electronically using a PIN number assigned to you by the USDE. If you do not already have a PIN established or you forgot your PIN number you can request one at www.pin.ed.gov
Step 2
Go to www.temple.edu/sfs and select Forms from the left hand side of the page. Select the appropriate form for your status, Graduate or Non Matriculated. Non matriculated students must complete the Non-matriculated Student FFELP Eligibility Exception form (This form must be signed by an advisor) You may fax the form to Anne Eckert @ FAX (717) 221-1634
Step 3
Complete the online Entrance Counseling Session online at http://www.Studentloans.gov.
This is a government requirement when borrowing Federal loan assistance. The funds will be returned if the Entrance Interview is not complete.
Step 4
Go to www.Studentloans.gov and complete and sign the DLP Master Promissory Note. The application must be signed electronically using your PIN#. The same PIN# you used to sign your FAFSA
Step 5
Check TuPortal Self-Service Banner. Your financial aid award will be updated on the Banner System. No Access to Banner call Temple Help Desk (215) 204-8000.



