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ºÚÁÏÉç Office of Student Financial Services' mission is to remove financial barriers, provide access to higher education, and provide students and their families with courteous and efficient financial services while complying with all federal, state, and University policies. ()
Student Financial Aid provides comprehensive information and assistance on financial aid options for students at ºÚÁÏÉç. We understand that financial support is crucial for achieving your educational and career goals. The financial aid team is committed to making the financial aid procedure as simple as possible. Financial Aid Counselors are ready to discuss your choices with you: federal help — grants, loans, work-study, and information about student employment. Feel free to stop by our office in Margaret Murray Washington Hall anytime.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We look forward to working with you during your time at ºÚÁÏÉç.
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TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY'S FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 001050
``| Topic | What’s Changing for 2026–2027 | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Parent PLUS Loans | New $20,000 annual limit and $65,000 lifetime limit | Parents can no longer borrow up to the full cost of attendance. Families may need outside scholarships or payment plans. |
| Legacy Borrower Rule | Parent must have borrowed a PLUS Loan for YOU before July 1, 2026 to keep old unlimited rules | If your parent never borrowed for you before July 1, 2026, the new $20,000 cap applies. |
| Pell Grant Eligibility | New rules for calculating Pell; outside scholarships that fully cover COA may eliminate Pell | Pell may change depending on your SAI and scholarships you receive. |
| FAFSA Changes | New asset rules; FAFSA opens Oct. 1, 2025 | FAFSA may feel different, but still required every year. |
| Outside Scholarships | Strongly encouraged | UNCF, TMCF, departmental, alumni, and private scholarships will be more important. |
| Topic | What’s Changing for 2026–2027 | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate PLUS Loans | Eliminated for new borrowers starting July 1, 2026 | You cannot use Grad PLUS to cover remaining costs. |
| Legacy Borrower Rule | Only applies if you borrowed a Grad PLUS before July 1, 2026 | If you borrowed before the deadline, you may continue under old rules for up to 3 years. |
| Federal Loan Limits | New annual limit: $20,500 | You may need private loans or assistantships to cover remaining costs. |
| Aggregate Limit | New lifetime limit: $100,000 (not counting undergrad loans) | Borrowing room is more restricted than before. |
(e.g., Veterinary Medicine)
| Topic | What’s Changing for 2026–2027 | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans | Eliminated for new borrowers | You cannot rely on PLUS Loans to cover high-cost programs. |
| Legacy Borrower Rule | Only applies if you borrowed a PLUS Loan before July 1, 2026 | If not, you must follow the new limits. |
| Federal Loan Limits | New annual limit: $50,000 | Many professional programs cost more than this — expect to need private loans or scholarships. |
| Aggregate Limit | New lifetime limit: $200,000 | This is the maximum federal borrowing allowed for your program. |
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Who is Inceptia? ºÚÁÏÉç has partnered with Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, to help you complete verification in stride with a solution called Verification Gateway. This is important: it's your responsibility to act quickly to provide all the items your school has requested. Until verification is complete, your school can't finalize your aid package, meaning you could miss out on money if you delay.
Where can I submit the documents requested by Inceptia?
You can submit your documents by logging into the Inceptia portal through this link: . If you don’t already have an account, you will need to create one. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to upload your documents easily.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, Inceptia’s team is happy to help you make the process smoother. Just reach out to them, and they will guide you through it.
Why was I selected for verification after completing my FAFSA?
You were selected for verification because the U.S. Department of Education or our school’s financial aid office randomly reviews certain applications to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on your FAFSA. This is a standard part of the financial aid process designed to confirm that the data used to determine your aid eligibility is correct. Being selected does not mean there is a problem; it’s just part of the process to verify your information.
What do I do now,after being selected for verification?
Please look out for an email from Inceptia with instructions on how to proceed. Follow the steps provided in that email, which will include uploading the requested documents through the Inceptia portal. Make sure to submit all the necessary documents promptly to complete the verification process.
Mr. Advergus James
(O) 334-727-8088
(E) ajames@tuskegee.edu
VACANT
Ms. Mia Harris
(O) 334-727-8353
(E)mharris@tuskegee.edu
Ms. Gwendolyn Johnson
(O) 334-724-4860
(E) gjohnson@tuskegee.edu
Mrs. Hollie Haynes
(O) 334-724-4301
(E) hhaynes@tuskegee.edu
Mr. Dave Ford, Jr - Customer Service Specialist
(O) 334-727-8738
(E) dford@tuskegee.edu
MAILING ADDRESS:
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Student Financial Services
PHONE:
Toll-Free: 1-800-416-2831
Phone: 334-727-8088
Fax: 334-727-5750
EMAIL:
finaid@tuskegee.edu
