The Financial Aid Process

Applying for and securing financial assistance can be a complicated process, but don’t worry — we are here to assist. Our Office of Financial Aid Services staff is always ready to answer your questions: fas@roosevelt.edu or (866) 421-0935.

Create your FSA ID and review a full list of required documents by visiting fafsa.gov.

Visit fafsa.gov to complete the FAFSA. Enter Roosevelt’s six-digit Federal School Code (001749) to ensure the University receives your FAFSA information. 

Important Note: Some students may be selected for verification by the United States Department of Education and additional forms or documents may be required. A list of additional requirements can be found in RU Access.

A student’s financial aid package consists of a combination of federal, state and Roosevelt University aid. This aid will include any available scholarships, grants, student employment opportunities, and loans that you may be eligible to receive. Your award letter will be provided by mail via the United States Postal Service and may be viewed in RU Access. We encourage you to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a financial aid services counselor to further discuss your aid package.

To accept your award package and the “Terms and Conditions,” complete the following steps:

• Log-in to RU Access and select Financial Aid Services from the Main Menu. Then select Award Offered on Financial Aid Menu.
• At the Award Offer Menu, select Award Year, and select the appropriate school year.
• Scroll down and to the right of each award click SELECT. Either Accept or Decline the offered award each award. Then click SUBMIT.
• A pop-out of Terms and Conditions will appear. At the bottom of the page CHECK “I acknowledge these terms and conditions” and CLICK the Accept Award button.

Any students borrowing federal student loans are required by the United States Department of Education to complete entrance counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note. Visit studentloans.gov for additional instructions