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.
Need to learn about financial aid? MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, is hosting FREE webinars to help.
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.
Lasell’s Priority Deadline is March 1. If your FAFSA is received after this date, your eligibility for some federal or state aid programs may be limited or rejected.
To maximize your eligibility for aid, be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your state of residence. For Masschusetts residents, the FAFSA should be completed and submitted no later than May 1 in order to be considered for Mass Grant funding.
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.
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.
Awards are mailed out in early December and continue on a rolling basis.
All domestic students are reviewed for Lasell University Awards.
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.
To maximize your eligibility for aid, be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your state of residence. For Masschusetts residents, the FAFSA should be completed and submitted no later than May 1 in order to be considered for Mass Grant funding.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
March 1
Lasell University’s Financial Aid Priority Deadline.
Be sure your FAFSA is submitted before March 1 to maximize your financial aid eligibility.
We will notify you if you need to provide and additional information for your financial aid file. Please have any missing items submitted before May 1.
May 1
All missing items are due to the office of financial aid. Your offer of financial aid will be generated within 1-2 weeks once all your missing items are received and there is no other conflicting information present.
Spring 2025
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).
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.
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.
