Accessing Banner Self-Service

• Continuing Students: Go to selfservice.brown.edu and log in to the Secure Area using your Brown username and password.
• Newly Admitted Students: Access Banner Self-Service through your Brown Applicant Portal by selecting the Financial Aid Status link.

How to Upload Documents

1. Open the Financial Aid Self-Service Main Menu and select Upload Financial Aid Documents.
2. Choose the correct Aid Year from the drop-down menu.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your upload.

Helpful Hints for Uploading

• Save as PDF: Fill out all forms completely, save them to your computer as a PDF, and then upload the saved file.
• Simplify File Names: Do not include extra periods or special characters in the file name (e.g., use myFile.pdf).
• Scan Settings: Scan documents in black-and-white (monochrome on some scanners) at a resolution of 200–300 DPI.
• Document Labels: Select "Other" if you are unsure of the correct category or label for your document.
• Upload Individually: Upload only one file at a time.