Financial Aid Beyond Your First Year
In general, you are eligible to receive financial aid at the University of Rochester for a total of eight semesters. If you are approved for a ninth semester of enrollment at the College, you may also receive financial aid. However, a separate appeal is required and approval is not guaranteed.
You may continue to receive financial aid at the University of Rochester, provided the following requirements are met:
- A financial aid renewal application must be filed by March 15 of the prior academic year. Additional information, including the FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Form, income tax returns, and other documentation may also be required. The Financial Aid Office will distribute information about renewal application procedures near the end of the fall semester.
- Continued demonstration of financial need, as evidenced by information submitted in the renewal application.
- Satisfactory academic progress, as evidenced by your ability to continue enrollment at the University of Rochester and successful maintenance of the minimum expectations for federal, state, and institutional Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students’ academic records are reviewed each semester at the Academic Action Meeting in accordance with the academic standards defined in the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Special Circumstances and Appeals
If you have questions concerning your financial aid award, contact the Financial Aid Office. You must submit an appeal for reconsideration of an award to the Financial Aid Office using the Appeal Request Form along with a detailed letter explaining the situation and supporting documentation. The information should address changes in circumstances, unusual expenses, special situations, or additional information not already presented in the financial aid application. Submitting a financial aid appeal does not guarantee that your counselor will be able to offer additional need-based aid. Your counselor will be happy to discuss other financing options with you, including additional non-need based loans. Because appeals are not guaranteed to be approved, you must still pay any bills owed at the time an appeal is submitted. Few families have simple financial situations. We are happy to review any special circumstances that could affect your family’s ability to pay for college. Circumstances considered include:
- Loss of income (wages, benefits, etc.) because of unemployment or change in health
- High unreimbursed medical and/or dental expenses
- Financial loss due to bankruptcy, foreclosure, or natural disaster
COST OF ATTENDANCE
The cost of attendance used to calculate your financial need is in the table below. 
Health Insurance
The University of Rochester requires that all students either participate in the College’s health insurance plan or have comparable medical coverage. If you are covered by an existing policy that meets University standards, you may waive University-sponsored insurance. All full-time students must indicate their preference by completing the online Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver process every year. The link is in the pink box on the University Health Service home page at www.rochester.edu/uhs. Undergraduate students should complete this process by July 1 to avoid being charged for health insurance on the July billing statement.
Student Loan Fees
If a Federal Direct Stafford Loan is included in your aid package or if your parents borrow a Federal PLUS Loan, an additional allowance can be made in your student expense budget for required loan origination fees.
Other Adjustments to the Student Expense Budget
The Financial Aid Office has considerable discretion in developing a realistic budget for an independent student’s particular situation. If you are an independent student, the budget in your financial aid award may reflect adjustments to the standard budget to accommodate your circumstances.