Important Dates

The first step? Complete the appropriate forms – as early as possible to be eligible for maximum aid.

• All applicants who are requesting aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and February 1. The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our FAFSA code is 003410.

Here’s a quick timeline to help you get organized:

October:

• October 1: CSS Profile is available online (due by 1/1)

January:

• January 1: The FAFSA is available online – and the sooner it is completed the better off you are (due by 2/1)
• January 1: CSS Profile is due
• Start looking at payment plans and external scholarship options
• Notification of acceptance and merit-based scholarship awards are sent to students who have applied Early Action

February:

• February 1: RWU application for regular decision admission is due
• February 1: FAFSA is due
• RWU’s tuition and fees for the coming academic year will be updated on our website

March:

• Notification of acceptance and merit scholarship awards are sent to students who have applied Regular Decision
• Financial aid packages are mailed to all accepted students

April:

• Work on payment options – tuition and room deposits are due on May 1
• Update FAFSA using IRS Data Retrieval Tool or submit Federal Tax Return Transcripts to Financial Aid office

May:

• May 1: All financial Aid award letters must be signed and returned to RWU by this date
• May 1: Tuition deposit is due
• May 1: Room deposit is due
• Submit any parent Federal PLUS and other private loan applications according to application instructions
• Complete Master Promissory Note and entrance counseling

June, July and August:

• June 1: If you have opted for a tuition payment plan, payments begin on this date
• Finalize any additional outside funding options, celebrate your student’s high school graduation and enjoy the summer helping them get ready to go to RWU!
• Orientation
• Move in Day!