Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Graduate Students
Step 3—Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
New and current graduate students at RIT need to apply for financial aid each year. The only application required is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may file this form electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The information you provide will be used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid. After you file your FAFSA, the federal processor will send your information to all colleges that you have listed. The federal school code for Rochester Institute of Technology is 002806.
Deadlines
Your FAFSA should be submitted no later than April 1st. While not required, students should make every effort to complete their federal tax returns prior to filing their financial aid applications since this will simplify the process. If you are unable to complete your tax return prior to filing the FAFSA, estimated figures can be used; although, you should make any appropriate adjustments if the income information is different.
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