Applying for Aid

Step 1: Get Organized

• Apply for admission to Aurora University.
• Search for additional scholarship resources.

Step 2: Create a StudentAid.gov Account

• All contributors (student, spouse, parent) need to create a StudentAid.gov account (also called FSA ID). Click here to create the account.

Step 3: Submit the FAFSA

• Submit FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1 for maximum consideration of federal, state, and institutional aid.
  • Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA to determine your financial aid eligibility for the fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters.
  • Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA to determine your financial aid eligibility for the fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 semesters.
• Aurora University’s School Code: 001634
• Once you have filed your FAFSA, you can check your status at any time under the "My Activity" section of your Federal Student Aid account dashboard.
• Create a personal Financial Aid file to save your:
  • StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) – do not share
  • Federal tax filing information and W-2
  • FAFSA submission summary

Step 4: Respond to Requests

• FAFSA results will be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid.
• Submit requested items in the "Required Documents" section of Self-Service.
• An offer letter will be provided to students who are admitted and submit their FAFSA and other required items, if applicable.
  
  • Offer letter may include scholarships, grants, loans, and/or Federal Work-Study
  • Please review supplemental information, including the Financial Aid Guide (PDF), Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities (PDF), Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds
• Schedule an appointment with the financial aid staff for help with any of your questions.

Step 5: Summer Financial Aid

• Learn more about summer financial aid.