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How to Apply for Financial Aid

The only application that Rose‑Hulman requires to be considered for need-based financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will need the Rose‑Hulman Federal School Code when you fill out the form: 001830. You may fill out the FAFSA after October 1. Indiana Residents must apply before April 15th to be considered for State of Indiana aid.

About FAFSA!

The FAFSA is a confidential assessment of a family's ability to pay for a student's college education. This collection of personal and financial data is used to establish a family's expected contribution to college costs. The contribution figure is subtracted from the total expense of the college to determine the types and amounts of need-based financial aid for which the student is eligible. You may fill out the form online by using the link in the paragraph above. To sign the FAFSA online, you and one parent must have a FSA ID. You can apply for your FSA ID online. The Rose-Hulman federal school code for FAFSA is 001830.

You do not need to fill out the FAFSA if you wish to be considered only for merit-based scholarships from Rose-Hulman or outside organizations.

Helpful hints on the FAFSA:

We encourage students and parents of dependent students to apply for a FSA ID and to use the FSA ID as the electronic signature when filing your FAFSA online. Both the student and one parent need their own FSA ID.

File online or mail the FAFSA after October 1. The federal processor must receive the FAFSA before the April 15 deadline to be considered for State grants for residents of Indiana.  **For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, FAFSA is schedule to open in late December.

We recommend printing a copy of the FAFSA Pre-application Worksheet and completing all information before completing the application online. Keep a copy of your application for your records. (Do not complete and refer to a copy of the paper FAFSA, as the order of the paper FAFSA does not correspond with the online FAFSA.)

Highly recommend using the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), when filling out the FAFSA. The DRT will transfer your income from the IRS. **For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, this tool is required, more information will come as it is available.

When applying online, print out the confirmation number provided at the end of your submission and provide an e-mail address to the federal processor when asked. You will be notified when your application has been processed.

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