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Margaret Murray Washington Hall

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." – Booker T. Washington

Mission

¹û½´ÊÓƵ University 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 ¹û½´ÊÓƵ University. 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 ¹û½´ÊÓƵ University.

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TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY'S FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE: 001050

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Important 2026-2027 Federal Aid Changes

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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.
 
 

GRADUATE STUDENTS

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.
 
 

PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

(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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Inceptia Verification Gateway

Who is Inceptia? ¹û½´ÊÓƵ University 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.

Why do I have to do this?
Your FAFSA was selected by the Department of Education (ED) for a review process called verification. This is not uncommon and it’s not a bad thing – the ED just wants to make sure your FAFSA information is correct before federal financial aid is awarded. You will only need to verify your information once this academic year. Watch the to learn more.
 

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.

Staff

Executive Director

Mr. Advergus James
(O) 334-727-8088
(E) ajames@tuskegee.edu

Financial Aid Counselor Last Name (A-H) VACANT

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Financial Aid Counselor Last Name (I-Q)

Ms. Mia Harris
(O) 334-727-8353
(E)mharris@tuskegee.edu

Financial Aid Counselor Last Name (R-Z)

Ms. Gwendolyn Johnson
(O) 334-724-4860
(E) gjohnson@tuskegee.edu

Work study Coordinator

Mrs. Hollie Haynes
(O) 334-724-4301
(E) hhaynes@tuskegee.edu

Customer Service Representatives

Mr. Dave Ford, Jr - Customer Service Specialist
(O) 334-727-8738
(E) dford@tuskegee.edu

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Contact Us

MAILING ADDRESS:
¹û½´ÊÓƵ University
Student Financial Services


PHONE:
Toll-Free: 1-800-416-2831
Phone: 334-727-8088
Fax: 334-727-5750

EMAIL:
finaid@tuskegee.edu