Financial Aid

Need-Based Financial Aid Application Process

If you wish to be considered for need-based financial aid at Muskingum University, you will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.

The FAFSA for 2026-27 can be filed beginning on October 1, 2025. The recommended filing date for entering students is March 1st. Returning students should file by April 15th.

If this is your first time filing the FAFSA you may want to click here to watch FAFSA-overview  to learn about the FAFSA.

Parents and students should work together. The FAFSA is based on parent and student 2024 income tax information and assets. 

• Create an FSA ID for the student and each contributor at studentaid.gov.
• Go to fafsa.gov where you can start a new form, edit your form, or accept an invitation to a form
• Follow the instructions to enter your information. Help text is provided throughout the application to assist you in entering information correctly. 
• Be sure to list Muskingum in the school section (school code: 003084).

You can return to your dashboard on studentaid.gov to check the status of your FAFSA.  You may make corrections to your FAFSA by clicking on Actions on the My Activity tab. 

If Muskingum University is listed on your FAFSA, then we will receive your application in 1-3 days. If you have been accepted to Muskingum University, your FAFSA will be reviewed for correctness and completeness, and follow-up requesting additional information may be necessary.

If there will be an income reduction, marital status change, or other special financial circumstances, please contact our office to request a Special Conditions Form.

When you have been accepted for Admission to Muskingum and all of your financial aid information is complete, a Financial Aid Award Offer will be available to view online. New students will log in to their Admission Status Page, and continuing students will log in to Muskie Link. We begin sending financial aid Award Notices to new students beginning in early December and to continuing students in April. Your award notice will include a listing of financial aid for which you are eligible, along with total costs for the 2026-27 year. 

Financial Aid for Summer Sessions

Financial aid for Summer Sessions is much different than financial aid for fall and spring semesters. Students should Register for Summer Sessions and then contact Student Financial Services to ask about their financial aid eligibility at 740-826-8139 or finaid@muskingum.edu.