Applying for Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid works with incoming and current students to help navigate the process of applying for financial aid. Whether it is aid from federal, state, or institutional resources, our experienced staff is here to assist you in identifying and securing the aid for which you are eligible.

Accepted Fall 2023 Students, Start Here

Congratulations on your acceptance to Lasell University! To receive your Lasell University Award, estimated financial aid offer, or confirmed financial aid offer – please select one of the options below.

Accepted students who submit a FAFSA will receive their confirmed financial aid offer within 2 weeks. You also have the option to complete a brief pre-FAFSA questionnaire to receive an estimated financial aid offer. If you do not intend to complete a FAFSA, please let us know within the pre-FAFSA questionnaire so that you can receive your Lasell University Award.

If you have filled your FAFSA application you DO NOT need to complete the Pre-FAFSA Questionnaire.

Complete the FAFSA for a Confirmed Financial Aid Offer

By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will be automatically considered for all forms of need-based financial aid offered by Lasell and the federal and state government. Lasell University FASFA Code: 002158.

The FAFSA may be filed anytime after October 1st but should be received by Lasell no later than March 1st for priority consideration.

To maximize your eligibility for aid, be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your state of residence. For MA state residents, the FAFSA should be completed and submitted no later than August 1 in order to be considered for MA state grant funding.

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Need help? Check out these FAFSA resources to get started.

Pre-FAFSA Questionnaire for Estimated Financial Aid Offer

The Pre-FAFSA Questionnaire only provides an estimated financial aid offer. Students are required to file a FAFSA prior to enrolling if filing for financial aid. You will need your Lasell University Application portal log in information to complete the Pre-FAFSA Questionnaire along with 2021 federal tax information.

Students who do not intend on filing a FAFSA should complete the Pre-FAFSA questionnaire to be reviewed for Lasell University Awards.

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Net Price Calculator for Instant Estimated Financial Aid Offer

The Net Price Calculator provides an estimated financial aid offer. Students are required to file a FAFSA prior to enrolling if filing for financial aid. The Net Price Calculator uses 2021 federal tax information and will get an estimate of your net price — the real price you will pay at Lasell University. See how affordable a Lasell education can be.

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Lasell University Awards

Lasell University Awards are given to incoming students based on a holistic review of each student’s application, including academic performance and portfolio review. Any additional scholarship, early action award, or need-based aid will also be included in the Lasell University Awards based on eligibility requirements or the results from the FAFSA application.
Students who do not intend on filing a FAFSA should complete the Pre-FAFSA questionnaire to receive their Lasell University Award.
Awards are mailed out in early December and continue on a rolling basis, all requirements must be on file by July 15, 2023 to confirm your offer.
All domestic students are reviewed for Lasell University Awards.

How to Apply for Aid

FAFSA Filing Resources

Completing the FAFSA - 2023-24 Edition

Need help completing the FAFSA? Attend one of these upcoming events:

January 22, February 20 - free online help - FAFSA Day - MASFAA - Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Various Days - Financial Aid 101 - MEFA

Lasell University FAFSA Code: 002158

For additional resources and financial aid forms, visit our Resources & Forms page.

Current Students

1. Complete the FAFSA

Students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid from Lasell University, Federal or State grants and loans, or the Federal Work Study program should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) any other documents as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Lasell University FAFSA code: 002158.

In order to maximize your eligibility for aid, be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your state of residence. For MA state residents, the FAFSA should be completed and submitted no later than May 1 in order to be considered for MA state grant funding.

Start my FAFSA >>

Need help? Check out these FAFSA resources to get started.

Important Dates for Current Students

Date	Financial Aid Step
October 1	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
March 1	Complete FAFSA. We will notify you after that date if you need to provide any additional information for your financial aid file.
May	Awarding begins after the spring semester grades have posted so that we may determine your class level and if you are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by federal regulation and as found in our policies.

2. Exit Counseling

Students who have a subsidized or unsubsidized loan(s) under the Direct Loan Program must complete an Exit Loan Counseling session during their final semester or upon leaving the University. Exit counseling is a federal requirement that provides important information to prepare you to repay your federal student loan(s).

Log in to complete Exit Counseling.
You will need your Federal Student Aid ID. If you do not have one or forgot yours, go to Create an FSA ID.
The entire counseling process must be completed in a single session. Most people complete counseling in 20-30 minutes.

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International Students

Lasell University Awards

All applicants are automatically reviewed for a Lasell University Award as part of the admission review process. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will notify you if you qualify.

Loans

International students are not typically eligible for loan funding, unless you are applying with a co-signer who is either a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen.

For more information on private student loans, visit ELM Select. You will be able to research the lenders who offer private education loans, and begin the application process for a loan. We require that a loan application be completed and approved before we add the loan to the award package and allow it to appear as a credit on your student bill.

Change in Financial Circumstances

The need-based awards are determined based on the information received from the FAFSA. Since the FAFSA calculates a family's estimated contribution based on tax information from two years ago, we recognize that sometimes a family's income is not always consistent. If your family has experienced a recent change in financial circumstances, such as loss or reduced income due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, please contact the Office of Financial Aid for a review of your unique situation.

Tuition and Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

Accepted Fall 2023 Students, Start Here

Complete the FAFSA for a Confirmed Financial Aid Offer

Pre-FAFSA Questionnaire for Estimated Financial Aid Offer

Net Price Calculator for Instant Estimated Financial Aid Offer

Lasell University Awards

How to Apply for Aid

FAFSA Filing Resources

Current Students

1. Complete the FAFSA

Important Dates for Current Students

2. Exit Counseling

International Students

Lasell University Awards

Loans

Change in Financial Circumstances

Student Financial Services