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). Please note that depending on the quality of the image,  we may require any document not sent as a .pdf file to also be sent via postal mail or hand-delivered to the financial aid office.

Application Forms

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

2023-24 Financial Aid Checklist (PDF)

Special Circumstances Reporting Information

Verification Forms

2023-24 Dependent Student Verification Worksheet (PDF)

2023-24 Independent Student Verification Worksheet (PDF)

2023-24 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.)

Federal I9 Form – This form is available on campus and must be completed before a student can begin work on campus. Please see this list of acceptable ORIGINAL documents that must be presented to the Student Employment Office when completing this form.

Work-Study Agreement Application (PDF)

Loan Forms

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

 Sign Direct Stafford Master Promissory Note  at studentaid.gov (For Student)

Complete Federal Parent PLUS Loan Application at studentaid.gov (For Parent)

 Sign Parent PLUS Master Promissory Note at studentaid.gov (For Parent)

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