Gather Your Info

You’ll need digital copies of the following:

• Your government-issued photo ID

• Your most recent Financial Aid Award Letter

For DREAMer applicants, your ID must be a current Employment Authorization Card issued by the U.S. government.

If you only have a physical copy of either document, you can take a digital photo. You'll need to upload a digital file as part of the online application.

Complete the Online Application

You can find the link below. At the end of the application, you will receive a link that allows you to sign up for a Needs-Assessment Appointment.

Meet for a Needs-Assessment Appointment

During this call, you'll meet with a BFF financial aid expert who will review your application and discuss funding options with you. After the call, the BFF team member will verify your school information, create a proposal, and send you an invitation to schedule a Proposal Review.

Meet for a Proposal Review Appointment

During this call, you'll meet with a BFF financial aid expert who will review your funding proposal with you.

Sign the Contract

After your proposal review meeting, a BFF team member will send a final contract by email. Sign this contract and related disclosures. BFF will then disburse funds to your school.