Your college network account gives you access to email, the Self-Service Portal, Brightspace and more.

• Your Alverno network username, email and temporary password can be found in your acceptance packet or acceptance email.
• To activate your account, you will reset your temporary password and register for multi-factor authentication. Follow these instructions to activate your account.
• To access your Alverno email, visit outlook.office365.com and enter your Alverno email address and your new network password. Check your email regularly — you'll receive important updates on financial aid, registration, billing and more.

Secure your spot in the program by paying your $100 enrollment deposit through Alverno's Self-Service Portal. This deposit is applied toward your tuition.

Log in with your Alverno username and password and navigate to Student Finance to make your deposit.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is open! Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important step to receive financial aid to pay for college. It is your gateway to grants, work-study options and student loans.

Include Alverno’s school code (003832) in your application.

You can find information on how to file your FAFSA here. If you need additional assistance filling out the form, click here.

Self-Service Portal

The Self-Service Portal is your hub for managing your student account. Log in with your college username and password at alverno.edu/self-service to:

• Update your personal information
• Search and register for classes
• View your class schedule
• Pay your tuition and fees
• View your grades and transcripts

Brightspace

Brightspace is our online learning platform where faculty share syllabi, course materials and assignments. Log in with your college username and password at alverno.brightspace.com. Explore the dashboard so you're ready on the first day of class.

Once your FAFSA and any required documents are processed:

• You’ll receive an email notification when your financial aid award letter is available in the Self-Service Portal.
• Review your award details and accept or decline your aid.

Before the semester begins, all students must:

• Sign the Educational Loan Agreement (ELA) in the Self-Service Portal under Financial Aid.
• Set up a payment plan.
• Questions? Contact Student Accounts at student.accounts@alverno.edu.

Submit a high-resolution photo of yourself taken within the last six months against a light background to be printed on your student ID.