Applying for Aid
For Undergraduate Freshman Students
In order for us to assess your financial need in a fair and uniform manner, freshman applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 each year, but no later than March 1.
2024-2025 FAFSA Release: The U.S. Department of Education has launched the 2024-2025 FAFSA and colleges have just begun receiving students' FAFSA data from the U.S. Department of Education as of mid-March. Students who have already submitted their 2024-2025 FAFSA and need to make corrections will not be able to until mid to late April. Specific timelines will be announced when the U.S. Department of Education provides them. For more information and updates, please visit studentaid.gov. Understanding the challenges posed by changes in FAFSA timelines, we've taken proactive steps. We're accepting the College Board College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) through May 1st to ensure students stay on course and receive their financial aid packages promptly. Please note: You will still need to complete the FAFSA so that we can confirm your federal aid.
The FAFSA is available through your high school guidance office. In addition, families may apply online at studentaid.gov.
For Undergraduate Transfer Students
In order for us to assess your financial need in a fair and uniform manner, transfer applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 each year, but no later than March 1.
2024-2025 FAFSA Release: The U.S. Department of Education has launched the 2024-2025 FAFSA and colleges have just begun receiving students' FAFSA data from the U.S. Department of Education as of mid-March. Students who have already submitted their 2024-2025 FAFSA and need to make corrections will not be able to until mid to late April. Specific timelines will be announced when the U.S. Department of Education provides them. For more information and updates, please visit studentaid.gov. Understanding the challenges posed by changes in FAFSA timelines, we've taken proactive steps. We're accepting the College Board College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) through May 1st to ensure students stay on course and receive their financial aid packages promptly. Please note: You will still need to complete the FAFSA so that we can confirm your federal aid.
The FAFSA is available through the transfer office, or the Office of Student Financial Aid. In addition, families may apply online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA (Federal and State Aid)
Roger Williams FAFSA code is: 003410
To be considered eligible for any financial aid, a student must be admitted to a degree program and be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen.
Returning students must reapply for financial aid each year in order to have your current eligibility determined. All returning students must submit a FAFSA to the federal processor by March 1. You must also satisfy the academic standards of the University to continue to be eligible for financial aid.
2024-2025 FAFSA Release: The U.S. Department of Education has launched the 2024-2025 FAFSA and colleges have just begun receiving students' FAFSA data from the U.S. Department of Education as of mid-March. Students who have already submitted their 2024-2025 FAFSA and need to make corrections will not be able to until mid to late April. Specific timelines will be announced when the U.S. Department of Education provides them. For more information and updates, please visit studentaid.gov. To accommodate the additional time needed to process the backlog of applications we'll receive, we expect to be able to begin notifying students that RWU has received their FAFSA shortly after students are registered for fall 2024. If you have not submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA please do so as soon as possible.
If you have any additional questions regarding financial aid, please contact us:
Office of Student Financial Aid
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
(401) 254-3100
For Graduate Students
Several of our graduate degree programs offer merit-based scholarships, assistantships and research stipends. Students should contact specific programs to check availability.
Graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program and are taking a minimum of two courses (6 credits) and are eligible for federal financial aid--must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Those students enrolled in one course (3 credits) may qualify for private loans.
The first step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available at studentaid.gov.