Rowan Online

Work Hard. Pay Less. Defy the Expected.

Invest in your career without financial guesswork. Rowan Online delivers high-impact degrees backed by merit awards, transfer grants, military discounts, and institutional scholarships, 100% digital, 100% built around your life.

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Real Support for Working Professionals

Rowan Online eliminates cost barriers so you can focus on reaching your next professional milestone.
Top 100

Ranked a Top 100 National Public Research University and Best Value by U.S. News & World Report

$385M+

In total institutional scholarship funding awarded to support student potential and lower out-of-pocket tuition.

100% Online

Every financial aid step—from scholarship application to award disbursement, is completed online without stepping foot on campus.

93%+

Of Rowan graduates are employed or enrolled in advanced degree programs within six months of graduation.

Tuition Aid Built for Your Reality

Continuing your education is an investment in your career trajectory. At Rowan Online, financial aid isn't reserved for traditional, on-campus students. Whether you are transferring community college credits, advancing your career with a graduate certificate, or returning to complete your bachelor's degree after years in the workforce, our scholarship pathways are designed with maximum flexibility and minimal friction.

You shouldn't have to navigate confusing administrative loops or worry about age limits to fund your degree. We keep general eligibility broad, application steps light, and award decisions transparent—so you never self-select out of funding you deserve.

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Scholarship Eligibility by Student Type

No matter where you are in your educational journey, Rowan Online offers targeted financial assistance to lower your per-credit cost.

Transfer Students

Make your earned credits count for more. Online undergraduate transfer students qualify for automatic merit evaluations and dedicated honor society grants.

  • Automatic Consideration: Admitted transfer students are automatically reviewed for institutional transfer awards based on college GPA.
  • Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Grants: Community college graduates with active PTK membership qualify for renewable transfer scholarships.
  • Credit Maximization: Stack transfer awards directly onto your evaluated credits to finish your bachelor's faster for less.
Transfer Scholarship Details

Graduate & Certificate Learners

Advance your specialization with employer-aligned funding and program-specific award options.

  • Degree & Certificate Eligibility: Funding applies to master’s degrees, doctoral coursework, and select Certificates of Graduate Study (COGS) and Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS).
  • Partnership Discounts: Employees of Rowan corporate and health partners receive immediate tuition reductions on select online graduate programs.
  • Departmental Awards: Specialized funding is available across the Rohrer College of Business, College of Education, and Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions.
Graduate Aid Pathways

Military & Veteran Students

Honoring your service with direct tuition reductions, federal benefit integration, and stackable awards.

  • Military Appreciation Scholarship: Reduced tuition rates for active duty, National Guard, reserve members, veterans, and eligible dependents.
  • Graduate Military Rate: 20% tuition reduction on online graduate-level degree programs for honorably discharged veterans and active military.
  • Full VA Benefit Stacking: Seamlessly combine GI Bill® benefits, Federal Tuition Assistance (TA), and Rowan institutional scholarships completely online.
Military Benefits Guide

Adult & Returning Students

Re-enter higher education with maximum flexibility and dedicated adult learner scholarship funds.

  • Completion Grants: Special micro-grants designed for adult learners returning to finish a degree after a career break.
  • Flexible Course Load: Scholarships accommodated across part-time (6+ undergraduate credits / 4.5+ graduate credits) and full-time online schedules.
  • No Campus Visit Required: Digital document verification and remote student onboarding ensure a seamless workflow from your home office.
Adult Learner Funding

How Online Financial Assistance Works

Everything you need to prime your funding strategy before online classes begin.

Step 1: Submit Your FAFSA Online

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the essential starting point for all need-based grants, federal direct loans, and institutional online awards.

  • Rowan Federal School Code: 002609
  • Digital Filing: Submit online at FAFSA.gov. You do not need to wait for formal admission acceptance to submit your FAFSA with Rowan’s code.
  • Enrollment Thresholds: Online undergraduate aid packages require a minimum of 6 credit hours per term; graduate packages require 4.5 credit hours per term.

Step 2: Explore External & Federal Scholarship Databases

In addition to Rowan institutional awards, online students can leverage trusted external foundation funding and federal assistance.

  • Rowan Scholarship Portal: Access our centralized database of endowed institutional scholarships with one unified online application profile.
  • Employer Tuition Reimbursement: Check with your HR department regarding tuition assistance benefits—Rowan Online coordinates directly with employer deferment plans.
  • Professional Association Grants: Industry-specific awards (e.g., NABTU Construction Management grants, health organization awards) stack with Rowan financial aid.

Step 3: Review Key Deadlines & Award Notifications

Keep your financial momentum on track by noting key annual deadlines.

  • Priority FAFSA Filing Date: February 1 (For maximum federal and state aid consideration)
  • Fall Semester Award Review: March 1 priority deadline for preferred scholarship review.
  • Spring Semester Award Review: November 1 priority deadline for mid-year online starts.
  • Digital Notification: Award letters are delivered directly to your Rowan Digital Student Portal—no waiting on physical mail.
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Ready To Learn More?

Have questions about matching your credits, military benefits, or employer assistance with Rowan Online scholarships? Connect with an online financial counselor today.

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Don't Leave Money on the Table. Claim Your Future.

Your ambition shouldn't be held back by financial friction. Apply to Rowan Online today, submit your FAFSA, and take control of your career trajectory on your terms.

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