Applying for Financial Aid
Beginning your journey to complete your undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at Regis University requires a financial investment. Regardless of your program or major, Regis University will provide you with an academically rigorous, value-based education that will put you on the path to success. We will help make sure you understand your options to help finance your education.
All students must reapply for financial aid each year, and we encourage students to apply as soon as possible. If you have questions about filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we are here to help! Contact our office at RUfinancialaid@regis.edu or 303.458.4126.
FAFSA Priority Deadlines
On-campus, daytime undergraduate students: March 1
Adult undergraduate and graduate students: As soon as possible
Step by Step Process
Step One: File your FAFSA
All financial aid eligibility is based on completing your FAFSA. The FAFSA applies for the summer, fall and spring upcoming semesters.
All non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students should complete their FAFSA at least 3-4 weeks before their first semester of enrollment begins to help ensure that we can explore aid options prior to starting class.
To begin, you must be accepted into a degree or certificate program at Regis University. You and all contributors on your FAFSA will need to create a StudentAid.gov account. This username and password is used to file your FAFSA and other documents. You will be prompted to do this at the beginning of the FAFSA application.
Things to remember:
The FAFSA uses federal tax return information from two years ago. For example, if you are filing your FAFSA for the 2055 summer semester, you will need to submit your 2053 tax return.
- Regis’ school code is 001363
- FREE professional assistance for completing the FAFSA form is available year-round from staff at the federally funded Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) located in downtown Denver. Make an appointment by emailing EOC@ccd.edu or call 303.352.8746.
Step Two: Watch your Email
The U.S. Department of Education will send you an email with instructions on how to access an online copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary. This is a summary that includes the Student Aid Index (SAI) used to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
The Regis University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships may request additional documents to complete your financial aid application. We will send an email to your RegisNet email account. Make sure to check this email often!
If you receive an email that your financial aid application is complete, skip step three and proceed to step four. If you receive a notification on your FAFSA submission summary and/or an email about the need to complete the verification process, proceed to step three.
Step Three: Verification and Extra Documentation (if applicable)
The U.S. Department of Education and Regis University may select FAFSA applications for a process called verification. If selected by the U.S. Department of Education, a notification will appear on your FAFSA Submission Summary. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Regis will also email you directly to let you know if you have been selected for verification and how to proceed.
You can see outstanding document requests on the Ranger Portal, or you can reach out to Financial Aid at rufinancialaid@regis.edu or 303.458.4126 if you have any questions.
Verification is the process through which schools verify that the information you reported on your FAFSA is accurate. Once selected, we are required by law to complete the process before we can determine your need-based financial aid eligibility. Once verification is complete, our office will move forward to determine your maximum financial aid award.
To complete the verification process, you will need to submit:
- The Institutional Verification Form
- Federal Tax Returns
- Submit a copy of your (and your spouse/parent(s), if applicable) IRS Tax Return Transcript OR;
- Submit a signed copy of your federal tax return and all accompanying schedules. You need to submit the tax return for the same year used on your FAFSA.
- Non-Filing Statement (if applicable)
- Submit a Non-Filing Statement Form and all W-2’s for that year you filed your FAFSA if:
- You are a dependent student, and your parent(s) indicated on the FAFSA that they are not required to file a federal tax return on the FAFSA, OR;
- If you are an independent student who indicated you will not file a federal tax return, OR;
- If you left the income information blank on your FAFSA
- Submit a Non-Filing Statement Form and all W-2’s for that year you filed your FAFSA if:
Our office may ask for clarification during the verification process. Please respond promptly to any requests so that you can receive your financial. Failure to submit requested documentation could result in a loss of your financial aid.
The verification process can take 2-4 weeks. The deadline to submit documentation for the 2024-2025 year is May 4, 2025.
Step Four: Accept Your Aid
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will send you an email once an official offer letter is available on the Ranger Portal. Your offer letter details your cost of attendance and your financial aid eligibility. Grants and scholarships are automatically accepted.
Student Loans require additional acceptance on the Ranger Portal. If you are a first-time loan borrower at Regis University, you are also required to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and entrance counseling through StudentAid.gov. More information will be available on your Ranger Portal.
If work-study is part of your financial aid offer, you will need to apply for available positions on campus. If hired, you may earn up to your work-study award amount while you are enrolled.
Step Five: Understanding your Costs and Bill
Cost of Attendance (COA) includes direct and indirect costs. Costs defer based upon the program you are enrolled in. Please see our COA page for more information.
Once you've registered for classes, you can find your bill on the Ranger Portal. Your statement of account will detail your tuition and fees, along with housing and food costs if you’re living on campus. You can pay any balance due or set up a payment plan through the Ranger Portal, too! Remember to check your RegisNet email often for important bill due dates, financial aid disbursement notifications, and more so you can plan accordingly.
Regis University is dedicated to providing financial support to undocumented students within the limits of state and federal law. Financial aid is generally not available for undocumented students. The majority of student aid, including federal and Colorado student aid, requires the recipient to be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) or an eligible non-citizen. However, Regis University provides institutional funds to undocumented students by awarding academic and other talent-based scholarships. The majority of these scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and notice is included in the admissions letter.
If you are a DACA (Deferred Action Childhood Arrival) student and are unable to complete a FAFSA, there are other forms of aid available. Please visit our Types of Aid page for undocumented students to learn more about the Asset application process as well as external scholarship opportunities for you. Contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about merit-based scholarship opportunities.
New adult undergraduate and graduate students should complete a FAFSA as early as possible before starting classes. While there is no priority deadline date, we recommend students complete a FAFSA at least 3 weeks before starting classes to help ensure their aid is in place.
Continuing traditional undergraduate students must renew their FAFSA by March 1 each year and submit all required documentation by May 1 to receive maximum funding consideration.
Traditional undergraduate students who miss the March 1 deadline to submit a FAFSA and/or the May 1 deadline to submit required financial aid documents may submit an “On-time” FAFSA Appeal. For more information, please visit our Appeals page.
If you are classified as a dependent student for financial aid (see the FAFSA), the federal government expects that parents will assist with educational expenses to the extent that they are capable and your parents’ information must be included on the FAFSA. All of the information submitted on the FAFSA and to our office is kept strictly confidential and the completion of the financial aid forms does not constitute a financial obligation. The information provided is used to measure the amount the University can offer you in financial aid. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact one of our financial aid counselors to discuss your situation.
Use the information of the parent with whom you lived the most in the last 12 months. If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer in terms of the parent who provided the most financial support during the last 12 months or during the most recent calendar year that you actually were supported by a parent.
If you have your FSA ID, you can go to the FAFSA website and add Regis University’s code (001363). You can also call the federal toll-free number (1-800-4FED-AID) and ask them to add Regis University.
It usually takes two to four days for Regis University to receive the results of your FAFSA from the federal processor. After we receive the information, we determine if any other additional items are needed and send an email to your RegisNet account with details. If you do not yet have a RegisNet account, we will email the primary email address you included on your admissions application. The upcoming year FAFSA is available each year on October 1. We always recommend completing the FAFSA early, but our office may not be awarding students right away.
You can always check your status online and view any outstanding documents needed through the Ranger Portal at any time. If you have any questions, you can contact us at rufinancialaid@regis.edu or 303.458.4126.
Yes, all students must reapply for aid each academic year.
If you are a continuing traditional undergraduate student, you must renew your FAFSA by March 1 and submit all required documentation by May 1 each year to be considered for maximum funding.
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) allows students (and parents, if applicable) to authorize the FAFSA to pull their financial data directly from the IRS to save time and improve accuracy when completing the FAFSA. Using the Data Retrieval Tool often reduces the odds that your FAFSA will be selected for verification. Not every student (or parent) can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA, and that is ok! You are able to enter in your own tax data on your own. However, we encourage students to use the Data Retrieval Tool whenever possible.
The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a measure of your family’s financial strength and is calculated according to the formula established by the U.S. Department of Education. The information you provide on the FAFSA is taken into consideration in the formula.
The SAI is used to determine financial need for students and different types of aid they may be eligible for. Keep in mind, the SAI is not the amount of money you will pay to go to college and it does not represent the amount of aid you will receive.
Location, Contact Info and Hours
Financial Aid
Location: Clarke Hall 143
Walk-In Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Appointments are encouraged
Contact:
rufinancialaid@regis.edu
303.458.4126
800.568.8932