FUND YOUR FUTURE.
File your FAFSA as soon as possible for financial aid consideration for the 2026 - 2027 school year!
to assist you in completing your fafsa, here is a link to a pro-tips page
Yes! We understand that paying for college can be stressful, but millions of students
who don't fill out the FAFSA are missing out on billions of dollars in free money.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Submitting your FAFSA form by the earliest due date is your best opportunity for receiving
a priority financial aid offer. Missing deadlines can take you out of the running
for more money. Get started today! Verified account username and password (FSA ID), parent or spouse contributor name,
date of birth, Social Security number, email address, and income and asset information
(if required). Rest assured that ORU is working diligently to create a priority financial aid offer
for YOU. After all, nearly 100% of our full-time residential students receive scholarships
and financial assistance at ORU! We anticipate 2026 offers in early 2026.Should I file a FAFSA?
Why is it important that I file early?
What do I need to complete the FAFSA?
When will I receive my financial aid offer?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Financing your ORU education is easier than you might think! By completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you can unlock access to federal grants, work-study opportunities, loans, and some need-based scholarships. Filing early gives you the best chance at priority funding, and ORU’s Financial Aid Office is here to guide you every step of the way.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free form used to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. The FAFSA opens October 1st. ORU’s priority deadline is November 1st. Some funds are limited and awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis. Please file your FAFSA early for priority funding!
- Grants: Need-based aid that does not need to be repaid.
- Work-Study: Earned through part-time work; does not need to be repaid.
- Loans: Borrowed money that must be repaid, usually with interest.
- Scholarships: Some scholarships are need-based and require the FAFSA.
- Apply for an FSA ID and complete your FAFSA on studentaid.gov.
- Use ORU’s school code (003985).
- Submit any additional documents requested.
- Receive a personalized financial aid offer once admitted.
- Accept your offer via your ORU Vision account.
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Verification is a process to confirm the accuracy of your FAFSA data. It may be due to random selection or missing information. Required documents may include tax transcripts and income documentation. Any needed documents will be listed on the student’s financial aid file on Vision.
Professional Judgment allows ORU’s Financial Aid Office to adjust your FAFSA data due to special circumstances such as:
- Job loss
- High medical expenses
- Unusual family situations
To petition: Submit your FAFSA first. If you are not Pell eligible and have experienced a special circumstance, you can request a Professional Judgement from the ORU Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: Petitions for Fall should be submitted before July 1.
TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP AT ORU!
