Financial Aid FAQ

  • How do I get my financial aid to apply to my student charges and can I choose what it pays for? 
  • How do I get to my financial aid portal?  
  • What do I need to do to get my Veterans Affairs (VA) money? 
  • What happens to my financial aid if I drop a class?  
    • Dropping one or more classes could affect your financial aid. Because each student's situation is different, it is recommended you reach out to the Financial Aid Office prior to dropping. 
    • Contact financial aid by using the blue conversation bubble on this page and asking to speak with a financial aid specialist. 
    • For more information on how a student's Financial Aid is affected when dropping courses, see Dropping Classes.  
  • Why am I on Financial Aid SAP Suspension or Warning? 
    • Students must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all Program Applicable classes and complete 67% of the classes you attempt to remain eligible for federal financail aid. 
    • You should have received an email in your BYUI email with an explanation for why you are on Suspension or Warning. For further questions, Contact Us 
  • What does Program Applicable mean? 
    • It's a course you need for your declared major. 
    • Your "Program" includes:  
      • Your major courses. 
      • Only Required emphasis, minor, or cluster (if any). 
    • Only these courses can get federal financial aid. 
  • How can I tell if my classes are Program Applicable?  
    • There is a tool on the BYU-I website which helps you identify which courses are program applicable. For more information on how to access this, please see the Using the Program Applicability Tool help guide article. 
  • After reading this page, I still have questions. Who can I contact? 
    • Chat with us by clicking on the blue chat bubble icon in the bottom right-hand corner of this page and asking to speak with a financial aid specialist or Contact BYU-Idaho through any of our other channels. 
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