Financial Aid

Need help? Our Financial Aid Department will be happy to assist you.
Phone: 303-449-5903 ext. 107     Email: finaid@rolf.org

The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute (DIRI) is approved to administer financial aid to help cover tuition for eligible students attending the full Rolfing® Certification Program in Lafayette, CO. See below for financial aid options and eligibility requirements.

Federal Aid
Private Loans
Scholarships
Aid for Veterans and Military Spouses
Vocational Rehabiliation Program

Federal Aid Options

The Dr Ida Rolf Institute administers two federal aid programs for qualifying students:

• Federal Pell Grants >>
  

Awarded to applicants with financial need. No repayment necessary

• Federal Direct Student Loans >>
  

These low-interest loans are a good option for those who do not qualify for a grant. Note, these loans
require repayment.

Independent students may qualify for up to $7,716 in federal loans, while dependent students (those with parental support) may be eligible for up to $4,467. Federal aid may not cover the full cost of tuition, and additional funding may be needed.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

The 2025–2026 FAFSA® Application is now open. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for federal grants and loans.

Use your 2023 financials for programs starting on or after July 1, 2025.
Use your 2024 financials for programs starting on or after July 1, 2026.
DIRI School Code: 041725

Step 1: Create your FSA ID
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and add DIRI as your school
Step 3: Complete any requested documents if selected for verification
Step 4: Receive your Award Letter and Cost Breakdown via email
Step 5: For Federal Loan Borrowers - complete loan documents
Step 6: Accept your financial aid offer by returning the signed award letter to the Director of Financial Aid by email: finaid@rolf.org.

Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 1: Create your FSA ID here.

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and add DIRI as your school.

Step 3: Complete any requested documents if selected for verification.
Any verification, C-Code, or additional income documents that are required will be requested by the Director of Financial Aid

Step 4: Receive your Award Letter and Cost Breakdown via email
Once DIRI receives your application, the Director of Financial Aid will create an Estimated Cost Breakdown and Award Letter, which will reflect your Cost of Attendance and how your aid may be applied to your account. Cost breakdowns are estimated until the completion and finalization of all required forms.

You will need to review the Estimated Cost Breakdown and Award Letter to determine any out-of-pocket amounts owed to the Institute. To refuse any or all of the loans, email the Director of Financial Aid at finaid@rolf.org to receive a revised Award Letter and Estimated Cost Breakdown.

Step 5: For Federal Loan Borrowers - complete loan documents
Before Federal Student Loans Can Be Disbursed
You must complete both Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentaid.gov.

You'll need your FSA ID (same as FAFSA login) to access the site.

1. Entrance Counseling
If you have not previously received a Direct Loan, the Federal Government requires you to complete Entrance Counseling to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities as a borrower.

Steps to Complete Entrance Counseling:

1. Visit www.studentaid.gov.
   
2. Under Complete Aid Process, choose Complete Entrance Counseling.
   
3. Click Login and enter your FSA ID.
   
4. Click Start on the left.
   
5. Add Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (The) as your school.
   
6. Select:
   
7. “I am completing entrance counseling to receive Direct Loans as an undergraduate student.”
   
8. Complete the counseling in one session (takes about 20–30 minutes).
   

2. Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Once Entrance Counseling is complete, you can move on to the MPN, which is your legal agreement to repay the loan.

Two Ways to Access the MPN:

Option A (From Next Steps area):

• Click Complete a Master Promissory Note near the top right.
  
• Click Start next to MPN for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans.

Option B (From Top Menu):

Hover over Complete Aid Process.

• Click Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan MPN.
  
• Log in with your FSA ID, if prompted.
• Click Start on the left.

Note: When you sign the MPN, you're agreeing to repay all loans under that note—even if:

• You don’t complete your education,
  
• You can't get a job after leaving school,
• You’re dissatisfied with the education received.
  

3. Exit Counseling

You are required to complete Exit Counseling at www.studentaid.gov if you:

• Drop below half-time enrollment,
  
• Graduate, or
• Leave school.
  

Step 6: Accept your financial aid offer by returning the signed award letter to the Director of Financial Aid by email: finaid@rolf.org.

Apply for Federal Student Aid

Private Student Loans

If you need additional funds beyond federal aid, you could consider applying for a private student loan. Since Federal Aid amounts are limited, students can apply for private student loans through many outside sources to help alleviate some of their balance.

These funds can be applied to any of the three phases.

Find Recommended Lenders and Additional Information regarding applying for private loans here.