Rutgers uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to create your financial aid package. The types of financial aid available to you are based on your qualifications, financial need, and the funds available to the university.

Begin the Financial Aid Process

The Rutgers FAFSA federal school code is 002629.

To become eligible for financial aid, the first step is to apply by filling out the FAFSA. Candidates who file the FAFSA will be considered for all funds for which they are eligible. After Rutgers priority filing dates, funds will be awarded on an as-availailable basis.

Please note that international students (F-1 or J-1 visa holders) are not eligible by law for need-based financial aid.

Rutgers Priority FAFSA Filing Dates

Semester of Enrollment First-Year Applicant Transfer Applicant
Fall/September December 1* February 1**
Spring/January October 1^ October 1^

*First-year students (fall): Submit the 2018–19 FAFSA. You will receive award notification by January 15 if your FAFSA and admission application are completed and submitted by December 1.

**Transfer students (fall): Submit the 2018–19 FAFSA. You will receive award notification by March 15 if your FAFSA and admission application are completed and submitted by February 1.

^First-year and transfer students (spring): Submit the 2017–18 FAFSA.

Questions?

Contact Financial Aid

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

1

Create a federal student aid ID (FSA ID).

You and your parent must each apply for an FSA ID. If you are considered an independent student or age 25 or older, you do not need a parent or guardian to sign the FAFSA.
FSA ID
2

Fill out the FAFSA.

Include Rutgers University’s federal school code (002629) on step 6 of your FAFSA. Address: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 620 George Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901-1175
FAFSA
3

Check Your Financial Aid Award Status

If you have submitted the FAFSA, you can check if you've been awarded financial aid.
Check Status