Financial Aid Forms

Carlow University’s Financial Aid Forms page provides forms for loans, confirmation of independent status, and other topics that need to be completed ahead of specific semesters. General forms, such as loan cancellation requests, can be completed when needed.

2021-22 Forms

Forms for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022

This list of forms covers loan acceptance, verification of child support payment, confirmation and appeal of independent status, and other essentials. Forms must be downloaded, printed, filled out and signed unless otherwise noted. An ink signature is required.

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.

2020-21 Forms

Forms for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021

2020-21 Reply Online 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.
Verification of SNAP Form (download): Use this form to verify SNAP (food stamps) 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.
Special Conditions Form (Download): If you are facing special circumstances not covered on the FAFSA, use this form.

General Forms

For use in any year

Loan Cancellation Request Form (Download): Use this form to cancel part or all of a loan after it has been disbursed.
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.