Morris College

 FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST  

Financial Aid Process

The Financial Aid process for the 2021-2022 academic year begins on October 1.  If you anticipate enrollment and need financial assistance to help with your college expenses you must do the following in order to receive financial aid. 

Financial aid application requirements:

  • Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm to electronically complete and sign your 2021-2022 federal application (May also be created at fafsa.ed.gov)
  • Complete a 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at

            www.fafsa.ed.gov & List Morris College School Code (003439)

  • Important Note:  If possible, please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) in the FAFSA to transfer your 2019 income directly into the application.
  • Complete and submit the Morris College Application for Financial Aid (access online at morris.edu)

NOTE: Additional information may be requested if your 2021-2022 FAFSA is selected for verification.  If requested, you must submit the following information.

  • Verification Worksheet
  • If the IRS DRT not used, you will need to request student’s and parents’ 2019 tax return transcripts from the IRS at www.IRS.gov or 800-908-9946 (if applicable)
  • Verification of all non-taxable income received by you and your family during 2019

For your convenience as you complete the following tasks please indicate by making an (x) next to the item. FYI

            Create your FSA ID  to electronically sign your 2021-2022 FAFSA (Student &     Parent, if applicable) https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

______Complete a Morris College Application for Financial Aid (access at morris.edu)

______Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA (2021-2022)        

______Submit income information if requested for verification

______Log onto United Negro College Fund Website (www.scholarships.uncf.org) &   

            complete a student profile for an opportunity to receive a scholarship (optional)

           Complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note online

            www.studentaid.gov (must have FSA ID to sign in)

We encourage you to complete and submit your information as soon as possible.  Your 2021-2022 FAFSA must be completed by March 31.  You may still apply after the deadline, however, the sooner you submit your information the sooner we can determine your eligibility for financial aid.  If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid at (803) 934-3238 or 934-3245. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

                             100 W. College Street, Sumter, SC 29150 * Ph: (803) 934-3238 * Fax: (803) 775-4217  Email: finaid@morris.edu

                                   Website: www.morris.edu                                       Email: finaid@morris.edu