How to Apply for Financial Aid

The application process takes time and planning, so we encourage you to complete it as early as possible.

Pro Tips for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form | Federal Student Aid

To apply for financial aid, complete the steps listed below:

Rowan-Cabarrus’ federal school code is 005754

1. Be sure that you have completed and submitted the application for admission to Rowan-Cabarrus.
2. Complete the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online using your federal tax information from the prior two years. Example: 2023-2024, use 2021 income tax information.
   • Students will be required to create an FSA ID number to complete the financial aid application. What is an FSA ID number?
   • Filling out the FAFSA form video to assist in completing the FAFSA.

• If you did not file a tax return or had other sources of income, you will need to collect your information about the untaxed income.
• This may include income such as: child support (paid or received), non-educational VA benefits, other income received or paid on your behalf, etc. to complete your FAFSA.
• Be sure to list the Rowan-Cabarrus school code in the college section of the FAFSA.
• For assistance completing the FAFSA, you may visit or contact the Financial Aid staff with specific questions. We have two offices, one on both the North and South Campus. North Campus office is located in the N101 building and the South Campus office is located in the S201 building.
• If you are selected for the verification process and need to submit a Tax Return Transcript to the financial aid office, please choose one of the following options:
  • To obtain a transcript online: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
  • To order a transcript by phone: Call 1-800-908-9946, Select Option 2, Enter ( requested year) Ex: 2021
  • To order a transcript by mail: Get Transcript by Mail, Order a Tax Return Transcript
  • To link your FAFSA to IRS: Go to Student Aid log in using your FSA ID, select: make corrections, select financials section, enter section and link to IRS using the IRS data retrieval tool.

Once both the admissions application and the FAFSA have been submitted the remaining steps for Rowan-Cabarrus acceptance and financial aid eligibility must be completed.