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Financial Aid Checklist

All new or transfer students must complete loan entrance counseling. You can satisfy this requirement by completing the entrance interview module at https://studentloans.gov.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (also known as FAFSA) 

  • Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov  to start the process.  The FAFSA is available every January 1st for the upcoming academic year.  UNC Asheville’s Priority Deadline is March 1st. UNC Asheville's Federal School Code is 002907.
  • The student and parent must each obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov  The PIN serves as your electronic signature. Please make sure both you and your parent (if your parent’s signature is required) sign the FAFSA or it will be rejected.  Please be sure to keep all PIN numbers in a safe location in order to access them each year.

Complete any outstanding financial aid requirements

  • If additional documents is required, you will be notified via your UNC Asheville email.  All incomplete requirements can be viewed via UNC Asheville’s OnePort.   If you have been selected for Verification, we suggest that you make clear copies of all requested documents and turn them into the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Please make sure all tax returns and other forms are signed. 

Receive award notification email

  • Once the FAFSA is received and all awarding requirements are met, you will receive an award notification email.  Your official award notification can be viewed via UNC Asheville’s OnePort.

Accept Award Terms and Conditions on UNC Asheville OnePort

  • Select tab Accept Award Terms and Conditions. Read the information in the Terms and Conditions tab. When you get to the bottom of the page, select Accept. You will not be able to accept your award until you read and accept the Terms and Conditions.

Accept loans on-line via UNC Asheville OnePort

  • All students must accept loans on-line via UNC Asheville OnePort.  Students may accept full or partial loan amounts on-line. This is a one-time acceptance process that must be completed each academic year. Any further changes in loan amounts will require students to contact the office or complete the UNC Asheville Loan Change Form.

Complete and submit a Federal Direct Parent PLUS LOAN

  • Available to parents of undergraduate dependent students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. You must have a FAFSA on file to be eligible to apply for a PLUS Loan.

Direct PLUS loans for the 2011-2012 Academic Year have a 7.9% interest rate.

2011-2012 Federal Direct PLUS Loan Application  (Available Now)

2011-2012 PLUS Loan Statement of Understanding

Parent PLUS Loan Adjustment Form

Complete Loan Entrance Counseling (required for first time borrowers)

  • All new or transfer students must complete loan entrance counseling. You can satisfy this requirement by completing the entrance interview module at https://studentloans.gov.

Complete and submit the Master Promissory Note (MPN) to Direct Lending

(First time borrowers & transfer students)

  • If you are receiving a Federal Student Loan and/or a PLUS Loan, Direct Lending must receive the MPN in order for the funds to disburse to UNC Asheville. The MPN can be signed at https://studentloans.gov.
  • PLUS Loan funds will not defer your bill until our office has received notification that the Master Promissory Note has been signed and the loan has been credit approved.
  • If you have a Federal Perkins Loan, please see the Cashiers Office when you first come to campus.

Important Dates to Remember

March 1: Complete FAFSA

Early June: If you choose, sign up for the payment plan offered by the University.
You can set up the payment plan online at http://afford.com/unca/ or by calling their toll-free number 1-800-722-4867. Academic year or fall only plans begin in June.

Early July: Double check registration and billing by using UNC Asheville OnePort.

August 1: Make sure you have paid your outstanding bill to the Cashiers and Student Accounts Office.
You can make payments in person, via US mail, or online through ePayment in OnePort. Online payments are fast and secure.

Other Important Information

Refund Check


If you are due a refund check and have satisfied all requirements, you may receive your refund check by the start of classes.  You will be notified via  UNC Asheville email from the Cashiers Office stating your refund check is ready to be picked up.

Review Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)


The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is a federal policy that can prevent students from receiving financial aid due to inadequate academic progress. You can view your status by going through the Financial Aid section and selecting  Academic Progress Tab. Your SAP status is based on your enrollment that is locked at the end of the Schedule Adjustment period (which is usually the first week of classes). After having read the policy, please contact our office if you have further questions regarding this policy.