Did You Know?
If you have been offered federal direct loans and/or Perkins loans, you must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). The MPN provides information regarding your responsibilities as a student loan borrowers.
Important:
The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available on or about December 31, 2023.
The Rutgers priority filing deadline for 2024-2025 will be February 15, 2024.
Dates are subject to change.
Please visit our FAFSA Simplification page for details.
How to Apply
Applying for financial aid is free and easy via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid funds, including student loans, are paid to the student’s tuition account at the beginning of each semester, as long as verification is complete. Each disbursement will represent one-half of the amount awarded unless the student has requested and is eligible for a single term loan. In the case of a single term loan, the funds will be paid at the beginning of the term for which the student has requested the loan.
The New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application allows NJ Dreamers enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges and universities to apply for state financial aid.
Simply review the steps below to get started. You can also explore scholarships, tuition payment plans, and other types of aid to help fund your education at Rutgers.
Select an option to learn how to apply for financial aid at Rutgers.
Rutgers Students
- File the FAFSA for the academic year you will be attending Rutgers.
- If you are also applying for New Jersey state financial aid, you will be prompted to answer some additional questions on the last page of the FAFSA to help New Jersey determine your eligibility for state aid programs.
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to easily import your tax information directly to the FAFSA.
- Review eligibility requirements for financial aid, including enrollment requirements and satisfactory academic progress.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Complete the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline to maximize your options for financial aid resources.
2023-2024 Deadlines
| Returning Rutgers Students | Incoming Rutgers Students |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2023 | December 1, 2022 |
| Renewal Applicants | Nonrenewal applicants (for fall 2022 and spring 2023) |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2023 | September 15, 2023 |
2024-2025 Deadlines
| Returning Rutgers Students | Incoming Rutgers Students |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
| Renewal Applicants | Nonrenewal applicants (for fall 2023 and spring 2024) |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2024 | September 15, 2024 |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Students
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) students attend one of the following schools:
- School of Graduate Studies – RBHS Newark
- School of Nursing (graduate)
- New Jersey Medical School
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
- School of Health Professions
- School of Public Health
To apply for financial aid, follow these steps:
- File the FAFSA for the academic year you will be attending Rutgers.
- If you are also applying for New Jersey state financial aid, you will be prompted to answer some additional questions at the end of the FAFSA to help New Jersey determine your eligibility for state aid programs.
- Complete a master promissory note and entrance counseling (if accepting federal loans).
RBHS students may also be eligible for alternative funding resources as part of the Department of Health and Human Services Title VII Program.
Reminder: 2023-2024 Deadlines
Important Dates and Deadlines
Complete the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline to maximize your options for financial aid resources.
| Returning Rutgers Students | Incoming Rutgers Students |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2023 | December 1, 2022 |
| Renewal Applicants | Nonrenewal applicants (for fall 2022 and spring 2023) |
|---|---|
| ***April 15, 2023*** | September 15, 2023 |
Reminder: 2024-2025 Deadlines
Important Dates and Deadlines
Complete the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline to maximize your options for financial aid resources.
| Returning Rutgers Students | Incoming Rutgers Students |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
| Renewal Applicants | Nonrenewal applicants (for fall 2023 and spring 2024) |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | September 15, 2024 |