Financial Aid
How to pay for college
Figuring out how to finance your college education can be overwhelming. We're here to help.
The best place to begin is with our start-to-finish guides that help you navigate the financial aid process.
The majority of UToledo students receive some type of financial aid ― scholarships, grants, loans or work-study employment.
Apply Now
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required if you want to apply for federal or state aid and need-based scholarships. The 2025-26 FAFSA is available now
A Guide to the FAFSA
The first step in applying for financial aid is filling out the FAFSA. The FAFSA is required if you want to apply for federal or state financial aid and need-based scholarships.
Your scholarship search
Scholarships are a great way to lower the cost of college. Learn the difference between merit and need-based scholarships, how to search and apply for scholarships and how to maintain your scholarships.
My financial circumstances changed. Can my financial aid be adjusted?
Students may be eligible for additional financial aid if family financial circumstances have changed and the information on your FAFSA is no longer accurate. To request a review of your financial aid eligibility, complete the 2024-25 Special Circumstances Application.
Students may be eligible for additional financial aid if family financial circumstances have changed and the information on your FAFSA is no longer accurate. To request a review of your financial aid eligibility, complete the 2024-25 Special Circumstances Application for enrollment periods including summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025. Complete the 2025-26 Special Circumstances Application for enrollment periods including summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026.
Important Dates
2025-26 Academic Year (summer 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026)
October: Donor scholarship applications open in the University of Toledo Scholarship Portal. Application deadlines vary, most undergradute applications is March 1.
December: FAFSA available
December 15: Priority admission application date for new freshman merit scholarships
December 15: Priority donor scholarship application date
February 1: Priority date for FAFSA submission
End of February: Begin sending financial aid offers to new undergraduate students
March 1: Deadline for most scholarship applications. NOTE: Deadlines vary. Doublecheck
the deadlines in the the scholarship portal.
Mid-March: Summer Aid Application becomes available
April: Begin sending financial aid offers to graduate/professional and continuing undergraduate
students
June 1: Most donor scholarships are awarded
Priority deadlines are not final deadlines. Applications received on or before the
priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications received after
the priority deadline will receive consideration on a funds-available basis.