Document Upload

Upload your completed documents securely to the Financial Aid Office (the student's 7-digit Luther ID will be needed to upload documents). We require any document sent electronically be sent as a pdf file. Copies can also be sent via postal mail or hand-delivered to the financial aid office. Your local library may offer printing and scanning services.   Click here for instructions on how to scan documents with your phone.

Student "How-to" videos for Financial Aid and Financial Services

A link to videos on topics like granting parent proxy access, making a payment, seeing missing documents, completing entrance loan counseling, and other financial processes at Luther: Click here to see options. 

Application Forms

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov - be sure to use this site as it is free of charge

2022-23 Financial Aid Checklist (PDF)

Special Circumstances Reporting Information

Verification Forms

2022-23 Dependent Student Verification Worksheet (PDF)

2022-23 Independent Student Verification Worksheet (PDF)

2022-23 Untaxed Income Verification Worksheet (PDF)

IRS Form 4506T for Request of Transcript of Tax Return (PDF)

Note: Use IRS Form 4506T(linked above) in Non-filing Transcript situations (PDF)

If filing an amended tax return or a tax filing extension, click here for additional information.

Work Forms

Federal W-4 (PDF) (We cannot accept faxes or copies of Federal W-4 Forms.)

• For assistance in determining Federal W-4 allowances, utilize the IRS Withholding Calculator.

Iowa W-4 (PDF) (We cannot accept faxes or copies of Iowa W-4 Forms.)

Illinois W-4 (PDF) (This is for Illinois residents only. No copies or faxes accepted.)

Non-residence Iowa Tax Form (PDF) (This is for Illinois residents only. No copies or faxes accepted.) 

Form I-9 (This form must be completed before a student can begin work on campus and must be completed in the Financial Aid office.)

Work-Study Direct Deposit Application (PDF)

Loan Forms

Complete Loan Entrance Counseling (to be completed by the student) at studentaid.gov

Sign Direct Stafford Promissory Note and/or PLUS Master Promissory Note at studentaid.gov

2022-23 Federal Parent PLUS Loan Application at studentaid.gov

Other Forms

Cash Management Form (PDF)

Cost Estimate Worksheet (PDF)

Dependent Household Size Form(PDF)

EPIC Contribution Form (PDF)

Self Certification Form (PDF)

TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve

9th Semester Statement of Intent for Elementary Ed/Social Work/Music Ed Students

Post-Bachelor Financial Aid Request Form

Teacher Credential Course Certification