Get Connected
By using these Internet resources, students can satisfy their informational needs at their own convenience and can access a wealth of data. If you have questions concerning these services, please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency)
PHEAA’s Access Student Aid Profile (ASAP) allows access to personal information from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Visit this website and then follow the link to ASAP/Account Access. A password and user ID must be established in order to fully utilize the services and information available.
The PHEAA ASAP/Account Access website provides access to the following:
Eligibility and award information on the Pennsylvania State Grant Program
Information on Federal Stafford Loans guaranteed through PHEAA including application status, borrowing history, and the ability to cancel or adjust undisbursed loan funds
Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes (MPN) that can be downloaded and printed or submitted electronically with a SFA PIN for participating lenders
On-line Federal Stafford Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling
URSA (University Records and Scheduling Assistant)
IUP’s administrative software allows Web access to real-time personal financial and academic information. The IUP student ID number and PIN must be used to access this website. The Registrar’s Office can assist those who need their IUP PIN.
The URSA website provides access to the following:
Registration for classes, class schedules, grades, and academic transcripts
Update capabilities for permanent and mailing addresses
Student billing and payment information
Financial aid eligibility, awards, documents received or needed, cost of attendance, loan status, federal academic progress status, and messages
Check this site frequently for updates to your financial aid awards or special messages concerning your financial aid eligibility and status.
Entrance Counseling for Federal Stafford Loans
FAFSA on the Web
Students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at this website. By using the SFA PIN, applicants can submit the initial application or make corrections to the FAFSA.
You can request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
You can print a hard copy of a blank FAFSA for mailing or hand submission by following the directions outlined below:
- Go to the Federal Student Aid website
- On both the left and right side of this page, you will see a link named “FAFSA Filing Options”
- This takes you to FAFSA Options
- Under the “Complete A PDF FAFSA” section, click on: pdf — either the black and white FAFSA or the color FAFSA.
- Print, complete, and mail required pages to: Federal Student Aid Porgrams, P.O. Box 4692, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-4692. Note: Please make a copy for your records before mailing.
Selective Service
Student Employment Center
Student Aid on the Web
Comprehensive website regarding financial aid
Federal Income Tax Benefits
International Students Studying in the United States
Scholarship search
Alternative Loans
The Student Financial Aid Personal Identification Number (SFA PIN)
The SFA PIN is an electronic signature and access code provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It is a four-digit number that is linked to the name, date of birth, and social security number. Parents can also get their own SFA PIN to use for electronic signature purposes. For those who have not received one in the mail, you can obtain a pin from this website.
The SFA PIN may be used in the following situations:
- It is an electronic signature that can be used to sign FAFSA on the Web, make corrections to the FAFSA on the Web, and sign a Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN), if the lender is an electronic signature participant.
- It is an access code to review personal information on the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS), which contains loan borrowing and repayment history.
Financial Literacy
Students need to be aware of how to manage their finances while away from home. Listed below are some resources that can assist you in learning how to manage your money.
