Important:The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced significant changes to federal student aid that took effect on July 1, 2026.Students and families are encouraged to review the OBBBA Information page. Medical and Dental students can view OBBBA Information Specific to Rutgers Health Students. Both pages will be updated as more guidance becomes available. We are here to help students navigate these changes. For questions and concerns, students should contact their regional One Stop Student Services Center. Rutgers Health students should contact their campus Office of Financial Aid.
Important:
The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now available! The Rutgers Federal School Code is 002629. File by the January 15, 2027, Rutgers priority filing deadline for maximum financial aid consideration. Visit our FAFSA Information page for more details.
Apply for Aid
The Office of Financial Aid at Rutgers University is committed to making higher education accessible for all academically deserving students, regardless of family financial circumstances. We make every effort to offer financial support to students with demonstrated financial need. In constructing your aid package, decisions are based upon financial need, academic standing and the funding levels available from federal, state and university programs.
Learn more about how to apply for financial aid at Rutgers, explore funding options, and review eligibility requirements.