The SAT and ACT college entrance exams are optional at the University of St. Francis. If you’ve taken them, great! If you are not able to, no worries.
You can apply to USF online at stfrancis.edu/apply and there is no application fee.
USF is one of the most affordable private universities in the Midwest with one of the best returns on your investment. And, you might also qualify for financial aid, free money for school, if you take a few simple steps.
To qualify for free financial aid for your college degree you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA form is available December 1 each year. USF’s FAFSA School Code is: 001664
You should fill it out as soon as possible at the official (and free) government site, studentaid.gov. (Do NOT use any .com website for this.)
Here’s what you’ll need to fill it out.
If you haven’t created an account, create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) account by setting up a username and password. Each student, and—if you’re a dependent—one of your parents, will need an FSA account (also known as an FSA ID) to complete the FAFSA process on studentaid.gov.
Create an FSA Account– Create your account early—even before you’re ready to complete the FAFSA—to avoid delays in the process.
Your parents SHOULD NOT create an FSA account for you or vice versa. You can and should do this, and write down your login information somewhere you cannot lose it.
You can find the number on your Social Security card. Write it down (and memorize it—it comes up a lot).
If you are not a U.S. citizen but meet Federal Student Aid’s other eligibility criteria, you’ll also need your Alien Registration number. You and your parents need this information for the FAFSA form.
If you have a Social Security number you will need this as part of your ID. If you or your parents don’t have this, you can still file for financial aid with USF through the Financial Aid Office, and possibly qualify for aid from Illinois.
If you don’t have a driver’s license, don’t worry about this step.
On the FAFSA form, you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) will report your prior year income information. For example, for the 2023-24 academic year, you’ll use 2021 tax info.
The FAFSA questions about untaxed income, such as child support, interest income, and veterans’ non-education benefits, may or may not apply to you. On the 2023-24 FAFSA form, you’ll report 2021 tax information when asked these questions.
This section includes savings and checking account balances, as well as the value of investments such as stocks, bonds, and real estate excluding your primary residence. Report the current amounts as of the date you sign the FAFSA form, rather than reporting the 2021 tax year amounts.
Note: Misreporting the value of investments is a common FAFSA mistake. Please carefully review what is and is not considered a student investment and parent investment to make sure you don’t over- or under-report. You may be surprised by what can (and cannot) be excluded.
USF’s FAFSA ID number is 001664
This helps us start a detailed financial aid package specifically for you.
If you have ANY questions about what you need to do, contact Financial Aid Services today! Call toll free at 866-890-8331 or email us at finaid@stfrancis.edu.
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (CST)
Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (CST)
