Applications & Forms

All students seeking federal financial aid need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-2026 FAFSA, using your 2023 tax information, will made available on December 1, 2024. The FAFSA priority deadline for new students is January 1, 2025; for returning students, it is March 30, 2025. Our school code is #003270. For step-by-step instructions, visit the How to Apply for Financial Aid page.

Have questions about the 2025-2026 FAFSA? We're here to help! Contact us! 

2025-2026 FAFSA Waiver (PDF) - Please complete this form if you are not going to file the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year. This form will enable GMercyU to waive your FAFSA and process your merit-based financial aid. You can scan and email it, or mail or fax it.

In addition to completing the FAFSA, you may need to complete one of the Gwynedd Mercy University financial aid documents listed below.

If you are selected for verification under any of the scenarios below, please fill out and submit the appropriate worksheet to GMercyU as quickly as possible. We cannot complete your financial aid package without this documentation.

2025-2026 Dependent Verification Worksheet (PDF) - If you are a dependent student, your FAFSA may be randomly selected to undergo the federal verification process to confirm the information you and your parents reported. If you are selected for verification, please fill out and submit this worksheet to GMercyU.

2025-2026 Independent Verification Worksheet (PDF) - If you are an independent student, your FAFSA may be randomly selected to undergo the federal verification process to confirm the information you reported. If you are selected for verification, please fill out and submit this worksheet to GMercyU as quickly as possible.

2025-2026 Statement of Educational Purpose (PDF) - If requested by GMercyU's Financial Aid Office, this form must be completed in the presence of a Notary if the student cannot come to campus to complete the form. This form will be specifically requested and may not be faxed or emailed.

2025-2026 Parent Non-Tax Filing Form (PDF) - If you are a dependent student whose parents did not file a 2023 Tax Return and in conjunction with the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter, please fill out and submit this form to GMercyU.

2025-2026 Student's Non-Tax Filing Form (PDF) - If you an independent student who did not file a 2023 Tax Return and in conjunction with the IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter, please fill out and submit this form to GMercyU.

2025-2026 Parent's Income Verification Form (PDF) - If you are a parent of a dependent student, GMercyU's Financial Aid Office may request this form to verify your 2023 income and expenses in order to accurately assess your eligibility for financial assistance. This form will be specifically requested.

2025-2026 Student's Income Verification Form (PDF) - If you are a dependent or independent student, GMercyU's Financial Aid Office may request this form to verify your 2023 income and expenses in order to accurately assess your eligibility for financial assistance. This form will be specifically requested.

2025-2026 Total & Permanent Disability Discharge Statement (PDF) - If you have applied for total and permanent disability discharge or are in the process of applying for a total and permanent disability discharge, GMercyU’s Financial Aid Office will need this document and a supporting statement from a physician regarding your ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. This form will be specifically requested.

2025-2026 Asset Verification Form (PDF) - This form will be specifically requested by GMercyU’s Financial Aid Office if it is needed to determine your financial aid eligibility.

2025-2026 Verification of Independent Status (PDF) - This form will be specifically requested by GMercyU’s Financial Aid Office if it is needed to determine your financial aid eligibility.

IRS Tax Return Transcript Instructions (PDF) - This form is required for student, parent or spouse if a tax return was filed and the student was selected for a process called verification.

IRS Verification of Non-Filing Instructions (PDF) - This form is required for independent students or parents of dependent students if they did not file a tax return and the student was selected for a process called verification.

How to Accept Your Aid on the GMercyU Portal (PDF) - How to review and accept your GMercyU financial aid package on our Self-Service Portal.

How to Securely Upload Documents on the GMercyU Portal (PDF) - Here's how to see what required documents you are missing, and how to securely upload them to our Self-Service Portal.

2025-2026 Financial Aid Terms and Conditions (PDF) - These Terms and Conditions apply to all financial aid awards.

Alternative Funding Brochure (PDF) - Explore additional resources available for funding your education.

FERPA Release Form (PDF) - You will need to submit this form to GMercyU if you would like to allow the Financial Aid and Billing Offices to speak to third parties (i.e. mother, father, spouse, etc.) regarding financial information.

2025-2026 Independent Reduced Income Form (PDF) - Gwynedd Mercy University provides special consideration for independent applicants experiencing a reduction in income due to an extenuating circumstance. Students MUST attach a separate explanation detailing all the reasons your family’s 2022 income will be reduced and complete the remainder of this form. Additional supporting documentation may be requested by the Financial Aid Office.

2025-2026 Dependent Reduced Income Form (PDF) - Gwynedd Mercy University provides special consideration for dependent students whose families are experiencing a reduction in income due to an extenuating circumstance. Students MUST attach a separate explanation detailing all the reasons your family’s 2022 income will be reduced and complete the remainder of this form. Additional supporting documentation may be requested by the Financial Aid Office.

Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling Instructions (PDF) - The Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling (EC) are requirements for all students who wish to borrow Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans over the course of their education.

Important Information for Financial Aid Recipients in Non-Term Degree Programs (PDF) - Guidelines, policies, and other information for non-term degree students receiving financial aid. (Non-term degrees include our online/accelerated undergraduate or graduate programs in business, counseling, education, or nursing.)

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request (PDF) - Please submit the appeal within two weeks of your SAP notification email.