Merit Aid and FAFSA

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I noticed that Rutgers had a FAFSA deadline of 2/15 - needless to say, I missed it (I may only fill out the FAFSA for purposes of non-subsidized loans). My question...</p>

<p>My DS was accepted to Rutgers (in state) but has yet to receive any merit aid consideration. He's top 15% or so with a 2010 SAT. I'm wondering if I needed to fill out the FAFSA in order to be eligible for merit consideration, or are his stats a little light (SATs seem to be well within the range)?</p>

<p>Thanks all,</p>

<p>psufan</p>

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<p>SATs would have qualified but
merit aid also requires top 10%. That’s probably why he hasn’t gotten anything. And they go all by numbers - not much of a chance of getting an exception.</p>

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<p>Merit is different than FAFSA. Check with Rutgers to see the last date they’ll send out merit awards.</p>

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<p>Okay, thanks for the replies!</p>

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<p>According to studentaid.rutgers.edu, the priority deadline for filling out FAFSA is 3/15.</p>