2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available! File your FAFSA by the February 1, 2025 Rutgers priority filing deadline* for maximum financial aid consideration. The Rutgers Federal School Code is 002629.
*This date does not apply to most Rutgers Health students.
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.
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 2025-2026 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)”.
Click here for NJAFAA deadlines for the 2025-2026 academic year.
FAQ
What is the deadline to submit my FAFSA?
The Rutgers priority filing deadline is February 1, 2025. 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?
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 new 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 https://StudentAid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/request-interpreter.
How can I check the status of my FAFSA?
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.