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FAFSA Information
2026-2027
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information
2026-2027 Anticipated Rutgers Financial Aid Timeline
(dates and information below are subject to change)
September 25, 2025
2026-2027 FAFSA
launched.
January 15, 2026
Rutgers priority filing deadline for incoming, continuing, and transfer students. Students should have submitted the 2026-2027
FAFSA
by January 15 for maximum financial aid consideration. Note: This date does not apply for most Rutgers Health students.
Ongoing
Students who submit their FAFSA can begin making corrections, if necessary, after it has been processed by the federal government.
Check the status of your FAFSA
to determine if it has been processed.
January – February 2026
Rutgers will performed system updates, load data, and conducted testing in preparation to begin financial aid packaging.
March 9, 2026
Financial aid packaging began for
incoming
undergraduate and graduate students. Students will be notified via email when their package is available. Packaging and subsequent notifications will continue daily.
May 1, 2026
Deadline for admitted students to accept our offer of admission. Students can secure a seat for the fall 2026 semester by accepting our offer through the
Rutgers Application Portal
Mid-Late June 2026
Financial aid packaging is expected to begin for
continuing
undergraduate and graduate students. Students will be notified via email when their package is available. Packaging and subsequent notifications will continue daily.
Rutgers Net Price Calculator
The Rutgers
net price calculator
(NPC) is designed to give undergraduate students a personalized
early
estimate
of your cost to attend Rutgers University. The NPC is simple to use, and it takes less than 5 minutes to get your estimated package. It’s mobile friendly too!
If you need assistance, our
NPC video
will walk you through the steps to get your estimate.
Please note: The NPC is not an aid application and you will not receive any aid without submitting the FAFSA and meeting the eligibility criteria. The information you receive from using the NPC is an
estimate only and subject to change based on data from your FAFSA.
Federal Student Aid Estimator
Use the
Federal Student Aid Estimator
to get an early
estimate
of what your federal student aid could be after you complete the new form.
Please note: The estimator is not an aid application and you will not receive any aid without submitting the FAFSA and meeting the eligibility criteria. The information you receive from using the estimator is an
estimate only and subject to change based on data from your FAFSA.
NJ Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) Estimator
2026-2027 TAG Estimator coming soon! Please check back later.
Please note: The estimator is not an aid application and you will not receive any aid without submitting the FAFSA or NJAFAA and meeting the eligibility criteria. The information you receive from using the estimator is an
estimate only and subject to change based on data from your FAFSA or NJAFAA.
Information for NJ Dreamers
If you are an NJ Dreamer, you may be eligible for state financial aid through the
New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
(NJAFAA).
Complete the NJAFAA if you live in New Jersey, are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, and meet all of the following criteria:
Attended a New Jersey high school for at least 3 years.
Graduated from a New Jersey high school
or
received the equivalent of a high school diploma in New Jersey.
Are able to file an affidavit stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status
or
will file an application as soon as your are eligible to do so.
The 2026-2027 NJAFAA is available for students to complete. Students can access the application by logging into their
NJFAMS account
, and selecting “Apply Online for New Jersey Financial Aid (NJ Dreamer Students Only)”. Then select “Academic Year 2026-27” if you plan to attend college in Fall 2026
Click
here
for NJAFAA deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Resources for Parents
Check
FAFSA deadlines
State, school, and federal government FAFSA deadlines differ. Keep track of these deadlines and encourage your child to complete their FAFSA as early as possible.
Use the
Who’s My FAFSA Parent?
wizard.
This interactive tool will help you determine if you and/or another parent will be required to provide information on your child’s FAFSA.
Get
pro tips
for the FAFSA.
Learn key information that will help you prepare for and complete the FAFSA, and avoid issues.
Visit the
FAFSA Help Center
to find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as help articles, resources (videos, infographics, webinars), and information on ways you can get support.
FAQ
What is the deadline to submit my FAFSA?
The Rutgers priority filing deadline is January 15, 2026. File by this date for maximum financial aid consideration.
NJ residents should also review
state deadlines
What if a contributor does not have a social security number (SSN)?
All contributors without an SSN, including those with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), must manually enter their financial information. All impacted users are encouraged to enter an ITIN on the FAFSA form if they have one.
Learn more about
verifying identity when there is no SSN
I got an error message when entering the school code on the fafsa. What should i do?
Please try the following:
Verify the school code:
Go back to the
school search
function on the FAFSA website.
Carefully enter the school’s name and state.
Try a different browser or device:
Clearing the browser cache or using a different device can sometimes resolve technical issues.
Contact the Federal Student Aid Help Center:
If you’ve checked the code and are still facing issues, call 1-800-433-3243 or visit the
Federal Student Aid Help Center
website.
Who can I contact for assistance with completing the FAFSA?
Students experiencing difficulties with completing the FAFSA can go to
the Student Aid “FASFA Help” webpage
or call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). If you need
assistance
in another language, visit
How can I check the status of my FAFSA?
Visit:
How do I know if Rutgers received my FAFSA data?
We have not yet begun loading data in our system, but as long as you entered the Rutgers School Code (002629) on your FAFSA, we will receive your data.
I am graduating in spring 2026. Do I need to file the 2026-2027 FAFSA?
Only students who plan to attend college during the 2026-2027 academic year need to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
I missed the Rutgers priority filing deadline. Am I still eligible for financial aid for the 2026-2027 academic year?
If you do not file your FAFSA by the January 15, 2026, Rutgers priority deadline, you will not be eligible for institutional aid. However, you may still be eligible for aid from the state of NJ (if you file by the
state deadline
), and/or federal loans.
Visit the Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Help
page for more answers to common FAFSA questions.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please check back frequently.
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