The Financial Aid Office at Esperanza College of Eastern University provides information and help on grants and scholarships, student loans, and financial aid for students enrolled in all programs.
Financial Aid for Current Students
To reach the Financial/Student Account Office at Esperanza College, by email esperanzacollege@eastern.edu or by phone number Tel: 215.324.0746 x410
To reach the Financial Aid office at Eastern University: by email- finaid@eastern.edu or by phone- 610-225-5102. If you need to send documents, you can mail them to the attention of the Financial Aid Office, fax them to 610-225-5651, or email them to finaid@eastern.edu.
Before you can file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you (and your parent if you are a Dependent student) must obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). You can do this by visiting www.FSAID.ed.gov and clicking on the button for “Apply Now”.
Once you have your FSA ID, you can then file the FAFSA and sign it electronically online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The Financial Aid Office will receive the results of your FAFSA and once you are fully accepted into a degree-seeking program, your financial aid eligibility will be determined. After your financial aid eligibility is determined, an Award Letter will be mailed to your home address. You can also view the information online at the MyEastern portal- my.eastern.edu.
Eastern’s school code is 003259.
We encourage students to file their FAFSA as soon as possible. If you are a Pennsylvania Resident, please make sure to file your FAFSA before their deadline of May 1. However, if you miss their deadline, you should still file the FAFSA as they may award a State Grant to students who file after the deadline, if they have funding available.
- 2023-2024: Summer 23, Fall 23, and/or Spring 24- Available now!
- 2024-2025: Summer 24, Fall 24, and/or Spring 25- Available December, 2023!
The Financial Aid Office sends out missing information emails every three weeks. These emails are sent to your Eastern email account. The email will give you instructions on how to access the Required Documents section of your my.eastern.edu. account. Documents that have not yet been received by the Financial Aid Office will appear in the Incomplete section; once we have them, it will then show up as a Received Document. To view your account follow these steps
STEP 1: Access Your Account
Go to my.Eastern.edu, and log in with your EU Username and Password. Click on the Financial Aid link, then the Financial Aid Checklist link to access your Financial Aid Information
STEP 2: Options and Actions
Once on the Financial Aid Checklist, select from the links in the Checklist to access your Eastern University Financial Aid Award Letter, review required documents, and accept or decline loans
STEP 3: Select an Action Click on each link to find out more about:
| Welcome to Financial Aid! | On the home page, you can view the items that you need to complete. Click the link next to the “Action Needed” alert to complete that item. |
| Complete Required Documents | On the home page, you can view the items that you need to complete. Click the link next to the “Action Needed” alert to complete that item. |
| Review and Accept your Financial Aid Award Package | Here you can see your aid based on your current enrollment status. Click the link below the award name to accept or decline a specific award. |
| Review and Sign Your Financial Aid Award Letter | Here you can see your aid based on your current enrollment status. Click the link below the award name to accept or decline a specific award. |
| Review and Sign Your Financial Aid Award Letter | Make sure to review the Helpful Links listed on the right hand side of the Checklist page. |
Students are typically eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan from the Department of Education. In order to have the loan funds applied to your bill, you would need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for the Subsidized/Unsubsidized loan online at www.StudentLoans.gov. You will need your FSA ID in order to sign into the website.
Click this link for the steps to be followed. How to Accept or Decline a Loan on My.Eastern.edu
Yes, you can decline or reduce your loans by making the adjustments directly on MyEastern or by emailing Eastern University at finaid@eastern.edu. It is best to send a loan change request at least 30 days before your loan disbursement in order for our office to make the necessary changes before the funds arrive.
Eastern University’s website offers helpful information on ways to pay your bill. You can apply for Outside Scholarships, complete the Church Matching Grant form, the Ministerial Discount form, apply for a Parent PLUS Loan/Graduate PLUS Loan, and/or apply for a Private Alternative Loan. The Student Accounts Office (the billing department) also offers payment plan options. For more information on payment plans, please visit the student account webpage, or contact the Student Accounts Office directly at 610-341-5831 or student.accounts@eastern.edu.