School of Social Policy & Practice Checklist

2026-2027 Financial Aid Application Checklist

In order to be considered for federal and Penn financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which requires information from you and your spouse, if applicable.

It is important to check the financial aid information for your school because each graduate school at Penn administers its own financial aid, and may require additional documents to determine your eligibility for institutional grant funding. 

Deadlines

Please refer to SP2’s admissions application for deadlines regarding your specific program. 

1
FAFSA

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) online to the U.S. Department of Education.

Penn's Federal School Code is 003378.

2
Financial Aid Planned Enrollment Form

The 2026-27 Financial Aid Planned Enrollment form will be available in Mid-May 2026

Advanced Standing Students

Students starting the Advanced Standing MSW program  in Summer 2026 should following the below checklist 

Deadlines

Please submit all documents no later than May 1, 2026. Advance Standing Students will be personally contacted via their Penn e-mail to ensure all documents are received. 

1
2025-26 FASFA

Submit the 2025-26  Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) online to the U.S. Department of Education. This will be used for your Summer 2025 eligibility.  The 2025-26 FAFSA will not be available after June 20, 2026. It is vital if you need to borrow for Summer 2025 you complete this step no later than May 30, 2026. 

Penn's Federal School Code is 003378.

2
2026-27 FAFSA

Submit the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) online to the U.S. Department of Education. This will be used for your Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 eligibility. 

Penn's Federal School Code is 003378.

3
Financial Aid Planned Enrollment Form

The Financial Aid Planned Enrollment form is used to create your budget for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.  The form will be available in May 2026.

 

Your actual registration will be used for Summer 2026 enrollment. 

Important Requirements

To receive federal funding, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Make satisfactory academic progress in your program of study
  • Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
  • Enroll at least half-time in a degree program
  • Not be in default on a Federal educational loan or owe on a federal grant.
  • For the Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan program: be determined creditworthy by your lender through a credit check. That is, you cannot have adverse credit history.
Contact Information

Financial Aid Office

McNeil Building
3718 Locust Walk

5th Floor, Offices: 507 & 511
215-573-9661
E-mail: finaid@sp2.upenn.edu
Website: https://sp2.upenn.edu/financial-aid/

 

Admissions Office

Caster Building
3701 Locust Walk
(215) 746-1934
Email: apply@sp2.upenn.edu

Website: https://sp2.upenn.edu/admissions/