Can I Afford RMU?

Financial Aid can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. RMU is here to assist you with financing one of the greatest investments you ever make - your college education!

Robert Morris University is an affordable investment in your future. In fact, once you’re admitted to the University, you may be eligible to apply for a variety of financial aid programs to help you pay for the cost of your education.  In 2010-2011, RMU awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to our students.

In partnership with and in support of the mission of Robert Morris University,  the Office of Financial Services will coordinate the administration of all federal, state and institutional financial aid to assist in the recruitment and retention of students.

The following topics listed below will provide you with detailed information about financial aid. For further questions please consult our FAQ page or call the Financial Aid Department at (800) 762-5960. If you are looking for the Financial Aid or Scholarship forms visit our Required Forms page.

• Tuition and Fees
  List of tuition and fees broken down by quarter, year, and program.

• Financial Plan
  Explanation of how the RMU Financial Aid Plan works, who it covers, and what are the limitations.  RMU offers interest-free payment plans to qualified individuals.

• Financial Aid Handbook
  Downloadable PDF formatted handbook that gives in depth information about institutional Financial Aid.
   
• US Department of Education: Funding Education Beyond High School
  A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
   
• Financial Aid Code of Conduct
  Robert Morris University Financial Services employees are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct in all aspects of the administration of their duties, specifically including all duties conducted in dealing with any entity in any way with financial assistance.

• What is Financial Aid?
  Brief overview of what Financial Aid is, how it is determined, and the different types of aid.

• How Financial Aid is Determined
  Break down of determination based on Family needs versus resources.

• Determining Dependency
  Explanation of whether you’re considered a “dependent” or “independent” student on your financial forms.

• Eligibility Requirements
  Outline of requirements needed to be a Financial Aid candidate.

• Eligibility for Returning Students
  List of requirements for returning students.

• Types of Financial Aid
  Listing and explanation of available financial aid excluding RMU scholarships.

• FAFSA Application Process
  Detailed steps to completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

• How FAFSAs are Processed
  Explanation of processing procedures.

• Office Locations
  Location and contact information to our Financial Aid Offices.

• Average Loan Indebtedness for RMU Students
  Estimated loan indebtedness and repayment details based on standard repayment plan.
   
• Privacy and Release of Information
  Details of privacy rights and procedures to release information.
   
• Loan Levels
  Federal law defines aggregate student loan limits for undergraduate and graduate degrees.  RMU encourages conservative student borrowing in order to minimize student debt.  However, the student may borrow up to the cost of attendance.  All repayment arrangements are made between the lender/servicer and are the borrower's responsibility.

• Voter Registration
  Robert Morris University wants to ensure that our students and graduates have access to registering to vote. For more information about local voting regulations and to download a voter registration application, please visit the Illinois Board of Elections Online at http://www.elections.il.gov/InfoForVoters.aspx.
  
  Questions about Registering to Vote in Illinois? Download an informational brochure at http://www.elections.il.gov/downloads/electioninformation/pdf/registervote.pdf.

• Penalties for Drug Law Violations
  Information regarding the penalties of drug law violations while receiving federal student financial aid.