Office of Student Financial Aid

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Financial Aid

How to pay for college

Figuring out how to finance your college education can be overwhelming. We're here to help.

The best place to begin is with our start-to-finish guides that help you navigate the financial aid process.

The majority of UToledo students receive some type of financial aid ― scholarships, grants, loans or work-study employment.


Apply Now

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  is required if you want to apply for federal or state aid and need-based scholarships. The 2025-26 FAFSA is available now

 

A Guide to the FAFSA

The first step in applying for financial aid is filling out the FAFSA. The FAFSA is required if you want to apply for federal or state financial aid and need-based scholarships.

Step-by-step FAFSA Guide


Your scholarship search

Scholarships are a great way to lower the cost of college. Learn the difference between merit and need-based scholarships, how to search and apply for scholarships and how to maintain your scholarships.

Scholarship Guide

 

My financial circumstances changed. Can my financial aid be adjusted?

Students may be eligible for additional financial aid if family financial circumstances have changed and the information on your FAFSA is no longer accurate. To request a review of your financial aid eligibility, complete the 2024-25 Special Circumstances Application.

Students may be eligible for additional financial aid if family financial circumstances have changed and the information on your FAFSA is no longer accurate. To request a review of your financial aid eligibility, complete the 2024-25 Special Circumstances Application for enrollment periods including summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025.  Complete the 2025-26 Special Circumstances Application for enrollment periods including summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026.

Important Dates

2025-26 Academic Year (summer 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026)

October: Donor scholarship applications open in the University of Toledo Scholarship Portal. Application deadlines vary, most undergradute applications is  March 1.

December: FAFSA available
December 15: Priority admission application date for new freshman merit scholarships
December 15: Priority donor scholarship application date
February 1: Priority date for FAFSA submission
End of February: Begin sending financial aid offers to new undergraduate students
March 1: Deadline for most scholarship applications.  NOTE: Deadlines vary.  Doublecheck the deadlines in the the scholarship portal. 
Mid-March: Summer Aid Application becomes available
April: 
Begin sending financial aid offers to graduate/professional and continuing undergraduate students
June 1: Most donor scholarships are awarded
Priority deadlines are not final deadlines. Applications received on or before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration.  Applications received after the priority deadline will receive consideration on a funds-available basis.

Have Questions?

Ask Rocket Solution Central.

Rocket Solution Central — or RSC — is your one-stop answer shop for financial aid questions.

Call 419.530.8700
Monday - Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Visit 1200 Rocket Hall
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

No need to wait in line. Register through Rocket Q ahead of time or when you arrive. You'll receive wait-time updates and be notified when it's your turn.

Register by texting "University of Toledo" to 419.419.3430 or by entering your information online.

Financial Wellness

We could all use some help managing our money ― whether you’re a high school student, undergraduate or upperclassman ready to graduate.

UToledo's financial wellness team offers workshops, presentations and tools to help you improve your money management skills. You can even schedule an appointment with our counselor to discuss your personal financial plan.

  • How to pay for college
  • Managing student loans
  • Making a budget
  • And more

Financial Wellness Services

Last Updated: 6/23/25