| January | Application instructions will be emailed to you in January – it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that their parents are aware of these requirements as well. |
| 12:00 am EDT, May 1 |
| Complete the FAFSA. |
| University of Rochester FAFSA Code: 002894 |
| Federal Loan Requirements | If you are required to complete federal loan requirements, emailed instructions will be sent to you. You must receive these instructions before attempting to complete your requirements online. |
| End of Your Sophomore Year | You must have your major declared or your NYS awards may be in jeopardy. |