Financial Aid Forms

Carlow University’s Financial Aid Forms are listed by year or generally with completion instructions. Forms must be downloaded, printed, filled out and signed unless otherwise noted. An ink signature is required. If you need help filling out the appropriate forms, contact Financial Aid.

2022-23 Forms

Forms for Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 

• 2022-23 Financial Aid Confirmation Form: Completion is required for all students.
• Standard Verification Worksheet (Download): If you are a dependent student selected for standard verification, complete this with your parents. If you are an independent student selected for standard verification, complete this alone (or with spouse if applicable). 
• Identity Statement of Educational Purpose Form (Download): If selected for verification, this form must be completed in person at the financial aid office or by a notary.
• Independent Student Appeal Form (Download): Use this form if you are considered dependent by federal standards, but feel you are in extenuating circumstances that qualify you as an independent. 
• 2022-23 BBAY Confirmation Form
• Parent Special Conditions Form (Download): Use this form, if you are facing special circumstances not covered on the FAFSA.
• Independent Student Special Conditions Form (Download): Use this form, if you are facing special circumstances not covered on the FAFSA.

2021-22 Forms

Forms for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 

• 2021-22 Financial Aid Acceptance Form: Use this form to accept or modify your loans. Completion is required for all undergraduate and graduate students using loans.
• Standard Verification Worksheet (Download): If you are a dependent student selected for standard verification, complete this with your parents. If you are an independent student selected for standard verification, complete this alone (or with spouse if applicable).
• Verification of Child Support Paid Form (Download): Use this form to verify that child support has been paid if you have been selected for verification.
• Verification of High School Completion Status Form (Download): Use this form to verify high school completion status if you have been selected for verification. 
• Identity Statement of Educational Purpose Form (Download): If selected for verification, this form must be completed in person at the financial aid office or by a notary.
• Independent Student Appeal Form (Download): Use this form if you are considered dependent by federal standards, but feel you are in extenuating circumstances that qualify you as an independent. 
• 2021-2022 BBAY Acceptance Form
• Special Conditions Form (Download): Use this form, if you are facing special circumstances not covered on the FAFSA.

General Forms

For use in any year

• Religious Discount Form (Download): If you are a member of a religious order, use this form for a tuition discount.
• City of Pittsburgh Employer Verification Form for Employees or Spouses (Download): If you or your spouse are an employee of the City of Pittsburgh, use this form for employer verification. 
• Confirmation of Independent Status Form (Download): Confirm your status as an independent.
• Diocesan Discount Form (Download): If you are a full-time principal or teacher at a school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, use this form for a tuition discount.