Office of Financial Aid

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

 

Rutgers University requires students to only file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA to be considered for Federal, State, and University assistance.

Students are strongly encouraged to file their FAFSA on the Web—the fastest and most accurate method of applying for aid. Your information is transmitted directly to the U.S. Department of Education, and it eliminates the additional processing time associated with a paper FAFSA.

Rutgers University’s School Code:  002629

Which FAFSA to complete

Aid is NOT automatically renewable; students must apply each school year for which they are requesting assistance.

  • File the 2008-2009 FAFSA for Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009  (Professional Accounting students beginning their program in June 2008 must complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA.)

2008-2009 FAFSA Deadlines

Continuing students must file the FAFSA by March 15, 2008 to be considered for campus based assistance; those that file after this date will be considered only if remaining funds are available.

State Aid: 2007-2008 NJ Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) recipients must file their FAFSA no later than June 1, 2008 to be considered for 2008-2009 TAG.

Additional Forms

Depending on the type of aid that is offered to you, additional forms may have to be completed.  For example, Federal Loan borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note, and Federal Work-Study recipients would complete a Job Placement Form.  Instructions on completing such forms will be included with your Financial Aid Award Letter.

Need Assistance?

FAFSA filers can contact their high school guidance counselor, the Office of Financial Aid (1-973-353-5151), or the Federal Student Aid Information Center (1-800-433-3243).  Electronic FAFSA filers can also chat live with a U.S. Department of Education customer service representative.

 

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