How does rolling admission work at Stockton University?

Stockton University is on my list, and I heard they use a rolling admissions process. Can anyone explain what this means for when I should submit my application and if it impacts my financial aid opportunities?

Sure, rolling admission is an application process where a college reviews applications as they come in and typically sends out decisions as they make them, over a longer and more flexible window than traditional admission cycles.

Stockton University utilizes this rolling admission process. This means there are no strict application deadlines, and the school will continue to accept and review applications until their incoming class is filled. So, while there's technically no hard and fast deadline by which you need to apply, it's still sensible to apply as early as you can. The later you apply, the fewer available spots there may be, and it might be more competitive.

As for financial aid, most forms of aid, such as those distributed by federal or state governments or the university itself, usually have set deadlines. You should fill out the FAFSA, found on the federal student aid website, as soon as you can after it opens on October 1st. Each state and college may have its own FAFSA deadline, which you'll need to comply with to ensure you receive as much financial aid as possible.

But do note that some forms of aid, such as certain scholarships, may be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis. This means that similarly to admission, the earlier you apply and submit your FAFSA, the more likely you are to receive certain types of financial aid.

Call the financial aid office at Stockton if you have more specific questions about timing and deadlines for different types of aid at the university. They should be able to guide you through the process and give you a better idea of any internal deadlines the school has. Good luck with your application process!