Applying for Financial Aid

How to Apply for Aid | Financial Aid Forms | International Financial Aid

How to Apply for Aid

Step 1 - Apply for Admission at Aurora University.
You should apply to AU as early as possible in the fall of your senior year. A financial aid package is processed for you only after you have been accepted to Aurora University.

Step 2 - Review Financial Aid Timeline.
Be aware of important dates and deadlines in the financial aid process with a review of the financial aid timeline (PDF).

Step 3 - Complete the FAFSA after January 1.
Apply for financial assistance by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We encourage you to file the FAFSA over the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov or you can receive the FAFSA from your high school’s guidance office, local library, or by calling Aurora University’s Office of Admission and Financial Aid. It is recommended to file your federal tax returns prior to completing the FAFSA.

Step 4 - List Aurora University (001634).
For Aurora University to receive the FAFSA results electronically, you must enter the federal school code of 001634 in Step 6 on the FAFSA.

Step 5 - Financial Aid Notification.
Once the Financial Aid office has received the results of your FAFSA, your file will be reviewed. Aurora University will provide you with a financial aid offer that may include scholarships, grants, loans and/or Federal work study. You will need to review the information and respond by the date provided to avoid delays. This step will begin March 1.

Forms

Please click here for online financial aid forms.

International Student Financial Aid

Please note that there is no need-based financial aid available to international students entering the university on an I-20 Visa. The International Scholarship Committee may award scholarships to undergraduate students (after issuance of I-20) who qualify based on academic merit.

Please visit Aurora University’s International Students’ webpage for further information .