Financial Aid News is your bi-monthly resource on pertinent financial aid matters, debt management information, and financial aid updates and deadlines.
All Classes
- A PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVNESS session recording is available here.
- DR. JEFFREY HANSON WILL BE RETURNING REMOTELY for one-on-one student debt sessions the week of June 22. Please email fa-events@tulane.edu with interest to schedule.
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) Updates – Visit the newly released information from Federal Student Aid in this news release. We do not have final rules yet, but will be updating the community as we receive information.
- Continue to monitor Tulane Financial Aid News Page for updates.
- Welcome to Wavebot! Our financial aid website now has an AI-supported chatbot that can answer pressing questions.
Class of 2026 News
- FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS - DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND AN EXIT SESSION!
- Reminder details were sent out. Check your emails!
- GOING INTO PRIMARY CARE? The PCL application cycle is open for this low-interest, subsidized loan with no payments during residency. Contact the financial aid office for more details.
Time to Apply for 2026-2027 Financial Aid
Class of 2027 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID – Using school code 002029, complete your 2026-2027 FAFSA.
- If you want to apply for need-based scholarships, complete the CSS Profile (code 6844). Application deadline: June 1, 2026.
- FALL 2026 FINANCIAL AID for rising T4s will be disbursed in early July. Your living expense refund will be available at that time.
Class of 2028 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID – Using school code 002029, complete your 2026-2027 FAFSA.
- If you want to apply for need-based scholarships, complete the CSS Profile (code 6844). Application deadline: June 1, 2026.
- FALL 2026 FINANCIAL AID for rising T3s will be disbursed in early July. Your living expense refund will be available at that time.
Class of 2029 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID – Using school code 002029, complete your 2026-2027 FAFSA.
- If you want to apply for need-based scholarships, complete the CSS Profile (code 6844). Application deadline: June 1, 2026.
- FALL 2026 FINANCIAL AID for rising T2s will be disbursed in early August. Your living expense refund will be available at that time.
DUAL DEGREE STUDENTS enrolling for summer who want financial aid need to fill out the 2026 Summer Health Sciences Addendum . Students are also encouraged to view the summer financial aid presentation.
All Classes
- THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN ADJUSTMENT FORM for 2025-2026 aid is March 31 for T1/T4
- and May 31 for T2/T3.
- LOOKING FOR TAX HELP? The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. More information here.
- CHECK YOUR GIBSON ONLINE ACCOUNT for any outstanding items that you may have for the current or upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.
- DR. JEFFREY HANSON WILL BE RETURNING REMOTELY for one-on-one student debt sessions the week of March 9. Schedule here: https://calendly.com/tufinaid/dr-hanson-one-on-one-march-16-20-2026. Please visit our Financial Wellness & Planning page for more useful tips and videos.
- DO YOU SEE A REFUND-TITLE IV CHARGE ON YOUR ACCOUNT? This charge is from Accounts Receivable due to an ineligible Title IV charge on your account such as health insurance, parking, or bookstore purchases. A/R is depositing or mailing checks to the address on file. Simply return the refund by making a payment on your student account using the funds they sent. To correct this in the future and allow A/R to cover non-Title IV charges, please fill out the Title IV Release Form and send in to A/R.
Class of 2026 News
- FEDERAL LOAN BORROWERS- DON’T FORGET TO PLAN FOR YOUR EXIT SESSION! A detailed
- email was sent out earlier this month to the listserv. Please refer to it for more information.
- RESIDENCY INTERVIEW ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FORMS ARE DUE BY MARCH 31. If you want to
- borrow additional loan funding to help offset the cost of ERAS fees, or travel related residency interview expenses, please fill out a form. The deadline to submit is March 31, 2026. PLEASE UPLOAD THIS FORM AND COPIES OF RECEIPTS USING THE UPLOAD TOOL ON THE FINANCIAL AID WEBSITE.
- GOING INTO PRIMARY CARE? The PCL application cycle is open. Please contact the financial aid office for more details on this subsidized loan.
- 2025 TAX RETURN: Please complete a 2025 tax return even if you did not earn any income. Doing so will help you plan for loan repayment during your residency. 2025 tax returns will be used to determine your monthly loan payment amount for income-driven plans. If you need assistance, please consult a tax professional or investigate the VITA program here.
- For help, come to our Tax Filing Happy Hour scheduled for March 11 and April 2, from 4-6pm.
Class of 2027 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID- Using school code 002029, complete your 26-27FAFSA.
- Need-based Aid Application – If you want to apply for Tulane need-based scholarships, you need to complete the CSS Profile.
- PLAN ON FILING YOUR 2025 TAX RETURN: It’s a good idea to get in the habit of filing an annual tax return now. Next year, it will be important to file your return for loan repayment purposes. If you need assistance, please consult a tax professional or investigate the VITA program here.
Class of 2028 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID- Using school code 002029, complete your 26-27FAFSA.
- Need-based Aid Application – If you want to apply for Tulane need-based scholarships, you need to complete the CSS Profile.
- FALL 2026 LIVING EXPENSE REFUNDS: This is early notice that Fall 2026 aid for rising T3 students will disburse in July. Budget accordingly!
- DUAL DEGREE STUDENTS are invited to view the Summer Financial Aid Presentation to learn how to secure funds this summer.
Class of 2029 News
- IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR 2026-2027 AID- Using school code 002029, complete your 26-27FAFSA.
- Need-based Aid Application – If you want to apply for Tulane need-based scholarships, you need to complete the CSS Profile.
- DUAL DEGREE STUDENTS are invited to view the Summer Financial Aid Presentation to learn how to secure funds this summer.
