How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students planning to enroll for six credit hours or more per semester in a degree program should take the following steps to apply for financial aid at Rockford University:

• Complete and submit an application for admission to Rockford University.
• Submit an official high school transcript, transcripts from any universities attended, and test scores (either ACT or SAT) to the Admission Office.
• As soon after October 1 of the calendar year before starting college as possible, complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please be sure to list the Rockford University code (#001748) on the FAFSA so that the financial aid office will receive the results. Students should complete the FAFSA online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
• Applicants will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) at their home address or personal e-mail account. The SAR must be reviewed for accuracy and corrections must be submitted where applicable.
• Rockford University’s priority deadline is March 1.