The Financial Aid Process

Applying for and securing financial assistance can be a complicated process – we are here to assist. Our Financial Aid Services staff is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

Financial Aid

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.

Step 1: Gather the Documentation Required for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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

Step 2: Submit the FAFSA

Visit fafsa.gov to complete the FAFSA. Be sure to enter Roosevelt’s six-digit Federal School Code: 001749 so we receive your information.

Important Note: Some students may be selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education. If that happens, you’ll need to provide additional forms or documents. These requirements will appear in RU Access, and you can securely upload them through Roosevelt’s StudentForms portal.

Step 3: Explore Your Roosevelt University Financial Aid Award Letter

You’ll receive your award letter by email, and if you’ve shared your mobile number, we’ll also send a text. You can always view it anytime in RU Access.

Step 4: Accept Your Financial Aid Awards at Roosevelt University

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.

Step 5: Complete Entrance Counseling and Sign Direct Loan Master Promissory Note

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 studentaid.gov for additional information.