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Attention parents, family members,
and prospective students: applying for financial aid is as easy
as 1, 2, 3.
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Well, there are a few more steps
involved. The world of financial aid can be quite overwhelming;
there are deadlines, pin numbers, abbreviations, and codes.
At Rockford, we don’t want your first moments with
us to be stressful times, so we’re here to help you
through every step of the way.
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA. If you’ve been researching colleges and financial
aid, most likely you’ve heard this term before. The FAFSA is the ultimate
one-stop financial aid tool for you and your family. By filling out the FAFSA
form, you will allow the federal government to determine your Estimated Family
Contribution (EFC). |
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We will then use your EFC to determine your eligibility for grants,
loans, and the work-study program. Completing the FAFSA is free and
easy – so
check out our list below and get started. 1, 2, 3…
- As mentioned above, filling out your FAFSA form is step 1. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov
to fill out your FAFSA and to file electronically. You
will need our college’s code, in order to complete
the form. The FAFSA code for Rockford College is 001748.
Academic Year |
When to fill out FAFSA |
Fall 2007– Spring 2008 |
After January 1, 2007 |
Fall 2008– Spring 2009 |
After January 1, 2008 |
Important
note: If you are filing a federal income tax return,
FAFSA recommends that you complete the tax return before filing
your FAFSA. If you submit the FAFSA before your tax return, you
may have to make corrections to the FAFSA if your income or tax
information isn’t accurate. This may delay the application
process.
- By submitting your FAFSA by March 15, you will have
the greatest opportunity to receive the best financial aid package
we can
give you. Once March 15 passes, we will have awarded the majority
of our financial aid packages and will have less federal funds
to use and award to students.
- After filing your FAFSA, you
will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) anywhere from one week to four
weeks from when you
submitted it. Your SAR will show all of the information you included
in the FAFSA form and your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).
If you have chosen Rockford College to receive your EFC information
on your FAFSA (college code 001748), FAFSA will send us everything
we need to know to calculate your financial aid package.
- Apply
to Rockford College online or call the Admissions Office
at 815.226.4050 or 800.892.2984. If you have applied to Rockford,
been accepted, and included Rockford College on your FAFSA (college
code 001748), we will prepare your financial aid package. A representative
from our Office of Student Administrative Services will notify
you of your financial aid package by letter.
- Once you get your
financial aid award letter from Rockford,
you have 30 days to accept the package. All you need to do is return
the letter we send you with the appropriate paperwork – don’t
worry, the letter will explain everything you need to do. Once
you’ve accepted your package, we’ll see you when classes
start!
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