Eligibility/How to Apply
Families can apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). One application is all it takes to be considered for aid at Mayville State University. Every family is strongly encouraged to submit the FAFSA. The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state and university aid programs. Mayville State University does not have a priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA, but you are encouraged to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after it becomes available annually on October 1st.
Federal Deadlines for the 2025-2026 FAFSA must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2026. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2026.
Mayville State University School Code: 002993
To be eligible you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Be admitted to a degree-granting program at Mayville State University
The only way to know to be sure if you're eligible to receive financial aid—and the amount you may receive—is by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
- Create Your Federal Student Aid user ID & password - Create an FSA user name and password. All participants with a Social Security Number (SSN) should create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) login.
- You may still create an FSA ID if you do not have a SSN, simply follow the steps on the studentaid.gov website.
- Stay Informed - Stay informed of the FAFSA resources through the FSA website.
- The 26-27 FAFSA will be available to everyone by Oct. 1, 2025.
HAVING FAFSA TROUBLES?
The Mayville State University Financial Aid Office does not administer the FAFSA and is unable to assist with technical issues. For help with these matters, please contact Federal Student Aid directly at 1-800-433-3243. Mayville State University can assist you with completing and submitting your FAFSA application.
In order for students to receive financial aid, they must meet certain eligibility requirements. Students must:
- Be a US citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
- Have a valid Social Security Number.
- Be fully admitted to Mayville State.
- Be accepted into a degree-seeking program.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Not be in default on federal student loan(s).
- Not owe a repayment of any grant funds previously received.
- Students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to be eligible for federal student loans.
- Undergraduate: half-time - 6 credits or more
- Graduate: half-time - 5 credits or more
Helpful Video Shorts:
For more information on Federal Student Aid, our office encourages you to follow Federal Student Aid on whichever platform you're most comfortable with or learn from best (YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook). Here are some great information videos from YouTube.
Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own StudentAid.gov Accounts for the FAFSA Form?
Gather Information Required to Complete the FAFSA Form?
Am I a Dependent or Independent Student on the FAFSA Form?
How Do I Complete the FAFSA Form If My Parents Are Divorced or Separated?
Complete the Financials Section of the FAFSA Form?
Complete the Personal Circumstances and Demographics Sections of the FAFSA Form?
What Does it Mean to Provide Consent and Approval on the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form?
Select Schools To Include on Your FAFSA Form?
Review, Sign, and Submit Your FAFSA Form?
Troubleshooting Your StudentAid.gov Account?
Applicants who provide an email address when completing their FAFSA will receive a response email once their FAFSA has been processed. Included in this email is a secure link to their FAFSA Submission Summary. Applicants who do not provide an email address will be mailed a paper FSS. Applicants should check their FSS for errors and make corrections. The Financial Aid Office can also assist with corrections.
After you have applied for admission and your financial aid has been completed, you will receive a financial aid offer from Mayville State. Your offer will show your Student Aid Index. Your financial aid offer also shows the total estimated Cost of Attendance, which is not your direct cost to the school but is the total fall/spring budget used by the Financial Aid Office. Your financial aid offer will also show the types and amounts of aid you qualify for.
Mayville State reserves the right to make adjustments to your offer if additional information becomes available. Revised offers will be emailed to students who have had their financial aid adjusted. Adjustments may be based on, but not limited to, the following:
- Changes resulting from verification
- Changes in enrollment status
- Other scholarships or grants received
- Tuition Assistance
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Other third party payments