FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Please review Temple University's Main Campus Student Financial Services (SFS) website for TUJ students, and follow the steps to apply for financial aid. TUJ uses Temple University's code for filing FAFSA forms. Temple University's code is 003371.

Entrance loan counseling is required for first-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers. Counseling must be completed online and will help you understand your rights and obligations as a student loan borrower. Loan counseling must be completed before you can receive loan funds, http://studentloans.gov by selecting "Entrance Interview."

As a Federal Direct Loan borrower, you must also complete and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) before your loan funding will be disbursed. The Federal Direct Loan MPN is valid for 10 years and you will only need to sign the MPN once while enrolled at Temple University.

The Direct Loan MPN must be completed by visiting http://studentloans.gov and using your four-digit US Department of Education PIN number. The PIN number is the same you used to file and electronically sign your FAFSA. If you do not have your PIN, see www.PIN.ed.gov for more information.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as January 1st of every year. Information on the application can be found at http://sfs.temple.edu/apply/tuj.

Do not wait until you have been accepted by Temple University to apply.

Yes. Since your financial situation, the availability of funds and the number of students requiring aid vary from year to year, you must reapply each year to keep your information up-to-date. To renew aid, you must reapply each year between January 1 and March 1, continue to demonstrate financial need, and make satisfactory academic progress.

The TUJ Bursar will notify you of your credit balance and send you instructions for receiving a refund. The refund is usually processed by a wire transfer to your Japanese bank account in Japanese yen.

Report any additional funding sources not listed on your award letter, including tuition remission, university or non-university awards such as Academic Merit scholarships, outside scholarships, and grants to Student Financial Services (SFS). These awards may affect your current financial aid package and eligibility for funding (i.e. university-based, Federal and State Grants and Federal Direct Loans). If your financial aid package changes, you will be notified via your TU email account when the revised award letter is ready to view. In addition, you can review your award section under Self-Service Banner (SSB) account.

First, double check that you have completed both the MPN and EI and that there are no other outstanding documents delaying your disbursement. Once the TUJ Bursar is made aware of your financial aid award, it will be applied to your account. However, you should continue to check back with the Bursar for an update until your balance is cleared. If you have been awarded but they were never applied to your student account, this usually means you are missing the MPN and/or EI. If this is the case, contact the financial aid coordinator at tujfinaid@tuj.temple.edu to find out what you need to complete your status.

It is always important that student checks tuition statements.

If you have an official signed document verifying your GI Bill benefits, please contact tujfinaid@tuj.temple.edu at TUJ for further information.