FAFSA Simplification
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process can be intimidating, and Elizabethtown College is here to help! The 2026–27 FAFSA form is now available to all students and their contributors. We encourage all students to apply no later than our preferential filing deadline of March 15, 2026. Elizabethtown College's School Code is 003262.
If you're seeking aid for enrollment occurring between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, be sure to submit the 2025–26 FAFSA.
Submit the 2026-27 FAFSA Attend a FAFSA Explained Virtual Information Session2026-27 FAFSA Updates
- Real-time Identity Verification: Beginning August 2025, all users who create a Studentaid.gov account with a Social Security Number will be automatically verified (instead of the 1-3 day waiting period).
- Simplified Contributor Invite Process: Students completing a 2026-27 FAFSA will be able to invite a parent or spouse as their contributor by entering their email which will generate a unique code that can be entered on an “Accept the Invite” page.
Apply for Financial Aid
We understand investing in a quality education is an important factor during your college search. Elizabethtown College offers a comprehensive need-based financial aid and merit scholarship program for incoming and current students. View our step-by-step instruction process for you to navigate.
What Action is Required?
Visit studentaid.gov to get started on your profile using School Code 003262 for Elizabethtown College. Create your StudentAid.gov ID and submit your FAFSA. Each student and contributor will need their own ID. Please note that the 2026-27 FAFSA requires 2024 tax information.
When Will I Receive My Financial Aid Offer?
Once FAFSAs are processed, schools that are listed by the student will receive a copy of the FAFSA.
Please note that this timeline only applies to traditional undergraduate students. Students enrolled in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies can view additional information.
Fall semester bill sent by the Business Office. Bills are due August 1. Contact the Business Office or Financial Aid with questions or concerns.
Contact Us
We understand this process is complex and that is why we are here to help answer your questions at any time!
Office of Financial Aid
1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: 717-361-1404
Fax: 717-361-1514
finaid@etown.edu
Which FAFSA Should I Submit?
If you need financial aid for classes or terms taking place between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, you must submit the 2025–26 FAFSA. The 2026-27 FAFSA applies to enrollment from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. For example, if you're taking summer classes in June 2026 or requesting retroactive aid for the 2025–26 academic year, you’ll still need to complete the 2025–26 FAFSA, even if it’s near the end of the cycle.
Visit studentaid.gov to get started on your profile using School Code 003262 for Elizabethtown College. Create your StudentAid.gov ID and submit your FAFSA. Each student and contributor will need their own ID.