2025–26 FAFSA Updates
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Explore this page for helpful resources and stay informed with the latest updates about Biola University's response to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays impacted by the federal government’s FAFSA Simplification Act.
Latest Updates
The Department of Education delayed opening the FAFSA for the 2025–26 school year from the previous October 1 date to December 1, 2024. Due to this, financial aid offers may be delayed for students admitted to the Fall 2025 term. Please contact your admissions counselor or call (562) 903-6000 with questions or concerns.
View All FAFSA UpdatesNext Steps
- Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible and include Biola University’s code: 001122.
- Familiarize yourself with undergraduate tuition and costs, and consider your housing and meal plan options.
- Connect with your counselor to go over those estimated costs in addition to other scholarships, grants and loans.
- Visit Biola by April 30, 2025 and earn a $500 visit scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Biola receive my FAFSA application?
The federal Department of Education will transmit student FAFSA information to schools once students submit their FAFSA.
When will we receive our initial financial aid package?
Students and families should expect to receive their financial aide package sometime in late January.
If I’ve already applied for FAFSA, is there anything else I need to be doing to organize my finances?
Now is a great time to begin applying for Scholarships from Biola, talking with academic departments about Departmental Scholarships and looking for any additional outside scholarships.
Students and families may want to start looking toward loan options by referring to our Preferred Lenders List.
Our Net Price Calculator, Semester Payment Calculator and Payment Plans are available to help find general estimates of cost at this time as well.
I am having trouble with the FAFSA application. How can I get assistance?
Having technical trouble with the FAFSA? The Department of Education has some tips regarding filing the FAFSA. Also, if you need direct assistance, you can find contact details from the Department of Education.
What happens after I have received my financial aid offer?
After receiving your aid offer, there are additional steps to take to complete the financial aid application process. Learn more on Biola's Financial Aid website.
Contact & Resources
Undergraduate Admissions
Phone:
(562) 903-6000
Fax:
(562) 903-4709
Email:
admissions@biola.edu
Meet Your Counselor:
biola.edu/admissions/undergrad/counselor