The Office of Financial Aid welcomes you to Lasell University! Our team is dedicated in assisting students and their families with individualized counseling for all your questions about financing your education. We are here to guide you through every step of your educational journey from admission through graduation, and beyond. We welcome you to book an appointment to get started.
We can help with questions and information about:
- Applying for financial aid
- Lasell University Awards
- Federal and/or state grants
- Student employment or federal work-study employment
- College savings plans (529 plans)
- Other scholarship resources
- Status change updates such as enrollment adjustments, housing preference, change in major, etc.
- Financing options with student accounts
Financial Aid Required Steps:
1. If you are enrolling for the Spring 2023 semester, complete your 2022-23 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with Lasell’s school code of 002158. You will be required to provide your 2020 tax information. Students also enrolling in optional Summer Term II courses will need to complete both 2022-23 and 2023-24 FAFSA forms. The 2023-24 FAFSA will require your 2021 tax information. Students that do not intend to apply for additional financial aid do not have to submit a FAFSA. If you do not intend to file a FAFSA, please let our office know of your alternative plans.
2. If you are a transfer student or if you have earned any dual enrollment college credits, please provide all official transcripts to your admissions counselor to review your transfer credit eligibility. This is to ensure you will receive your correct grade level if you are planning on borrowing Federal Direct Stafford loans.
3. Return any requested required documentation to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible (if documents are received late, your financial aid awards may be delayed). Depending on your start date, your financial aid deadline may vary. Please book an appointment for assistance.
4. If you are eligible for a federal direct student loan, the student borrower is required to complete loan acceptance steps prior to disbursement. A student must complete the two following items at Federal Student Aid with the student FSA ID and password:
Students are under no obligation to accept these loans. You also have the option to reduce or decline these loans. Students—not their parent or guardian—must express their borrowing preference in writing to finaid@lasell.edu. If these steps are not completed, or if received late, your federal direct student loan disbursements will be delayed and your balance due may be impacted.
5. Prepare any balance resolutions plans, as needed. Lasell University offers a payment plan, which does require a $40 per semester fee. First payments are due January 1. Please visit our Payment Information page for further details. If alternative financing is needed, eligible parents can consider the federal direct parent PLUS loans, or private educational loans. We recommend borrowing a loan amount sufficient to cover all future semesters enrolled for the year. Bills are due in full by January 1, 2023 for the Spring semester.
Students who enroll less than full-time may have their aid adjusted accordingly after the add/drop period. Enrollment is confirmed on the last day to add/drop classes.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions at finaid@lasell.edu or (617) 243-2227 between the hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday.