Applying for Aid

Step 1: Get Organized

• Apply for admission to Aurora University
• Review timeline (PDF)
• Attend AU's Financial Aid Night in September/October
• Search for outside scholarship opportunities

Step 2: Submit the FAFSA

• Submit FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 for maximum consideration of federal, state and institutional aid.
• Aurora University’s School Code: 001634

• Create a personal Financial Aid file with:
  • FSA ID – do not share
  • Federal tax filing information and W-2
  • FAFSA Confirmation Page

Step 3: Respond to Requests

• FAFSA results will be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid
• First award letters are mailed by November 1
• An award letter packet will be mailed out to new undergraduate and graduate students
  • Award 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) and Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedures (PDF)

Step 4: Summer Financial Aid

• Complete Summer Aid Application as soon as possible after February 1st
• Make sure applicable FAFSA is completed
• If eligible for summer financial aid, you will receive an award letter. You will also be notified if you are not eligible for aid during the summer term.
• Submit requested items, if applicable