Financial Aid

Financial Aid
7000 Adventist Blvd.
Huntsville, Al 35896

Phone: 1 (800) 824-5321
Fax: (256) 726-7474
finaid@oakwood.edu

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Important Numbers

Oakwood University Admissions
Phone: 1 (800) 824-5312

Department of Education
Phone: 1 (800) 4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

Sallie Mae
Phone: 1 (888) 272-5543

IRS
Phone: 1 (800) 829-1040

Tuition Management Service
Phone: 1 (800) 356-8329

North Alabama Ctr. for Education Excellence
4900 B. Century St.
Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone: (256) 372-4600

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Deadlines & Events

To facilitate the financial aid process the following deadline dates should be given special attention:

September 14, 2009 to Applications accepted for Alabama State Grant for October 2, 2009 Fall Semester, (Alabama Residents ONLY).

Jan. 1, 2009 Processing begins for the 2009-20010 F.A.F.S.A. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (known as F.A.F.S.A.), IS AVAILABLE JANUARY 1 OF EACH YEAR. It must be filled out by anyone planning on attending Oakwood anytime during the next academic school year.

If you have missed the deadline you will still be served, but you should note that the beginning to the end of the entire process could take from 6 -9 weeks.
Feb. 28, 2009 Priority filing for Fall Semester. Priority filer’s deadline for the fall is February 28th of each year. This means that a student must complete the F.A.F.S.A. and turn in all requested documents by February 28th of each year. This will ensure that the student is awarded BEFORE fall registration. (Being “awarded” allows the student to know how much aid they have to use to pay for their education. If more aid is needed please contact the office at 1-800-824-5321.)

If you have missed the deadline you will still be served, but you should note that the beginning to the end of the entire process could take from 6 -9 weeks.
April 1, 2009 Award letters available on line. Check your account by clicking the “My Oakwood” link on Oakwood's homepage. Proceed to login through the student portal and check the status of applied financial aid.

If you are a new student and do not have a user name or password, contact the Admissions office at 1-800-824-5312. For a password you may contact the Records Office at (256)726-7346 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Oct. 23, 2009 60% point in the Fall semester. First day to withdraw and earn 100% of the semester's Financial Aid is October 23, 2009. See Withdrawal Procedure.
Nov. 15, 2009 Priority filing for Spring Semester. Priority filer’s deadline for the spring is November 14th. This means that a student must complete the F.A.F.S.A. and turn in all requested documents by November 14th. This will ensure that the student is awarded BEFORE spring registration. (Being “awarded” allows the student to know how much aid they have to use to pay for their education. If more aid is needed please contact the office at 1-800-824-5321.)

If you have missed the deadline you will still be served, but you should note that the beginning to the end of the entire process could take from 6 -9 weeks.
Jan. 1, 2010 Processing begins for the 2010-2011 F.A.F.S.A. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (known as F.A.F.S.A.), IS AVAILABLE JANUARY 1 OF EACH YEAR. It must be filled out by anyone planning on attending Oakwood anytime during the next academic school year. If you have missed the deadline you will still be served, but you should note that the beginning to the end of the entire process could take from 6 -9 weeks.
Feb. 28, 2010 Priority filing for Fall Semester. Priority filer’s deadline for the fall is February 28th of each year. This means that a student must complete the F.A.F.S.A. and turn in all requested documents by February 28th of each year. This will ensure that the student is awarded BEFORE fall registration. (Being “awarded” allows the student to know how much aid they have to use to pay for their education. If more aid is needed please contact the office at 1-800-824-5321.)

If you have missed the deadline you will still be served, but you should note that the beginning to the end of the entire process could take from 6 -9 weeks.
Mar. 17, 2010 60% point in the Spring Semester. First Day to withdraw and earn 100% of the semester's Financial Aid is March 26, 2009. See Withdrawal Procedure.
July 30, 2010 Last day to process Financial Aid for the 2009-2010 school year.

Remember: You can access the Internet and go to the Oakwood University website at www.oakwood.edu External link, click “My Oakwood" to view your award letter and incomplete file information. You can do this using I.D. number and password. If you do not remember your password, you can e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for assistance. Be sure to include in your e-mail your name, I.D. #, social security number and date of birth.