1. Complete the FAFSA

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 May 1 in order to be considered for MA state grant funding. 

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

2. Complete Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling 

Once you have deposited and if you are receiving your first Direct Subsidized Loan or Direct Unsubsidized Loan as an undergraduate, you are required to complete the two following items at Federal Student Aid (studentloans.gov):

• Direct Loan Master Promissory Note: The Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your federal student loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to your lender or loan holder.

• Direct Loan Entrance Counseling: Entrance Counseling helps to ensure that you understand the responsibilities and obligations you are assuming. Loan proceeds cannot be credited to your student account until you fulfill this requirement.

Award Notification Dates

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 Student Financial Planning. 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. 

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

 
Important Dates for Current Students 

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. Exit counseling 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.

Merit Scholarships

As an incoming international student, you may be eligible for merit-based scholarships. All applicants are automatically reviewed for a merit scholarship 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. 

To learn about financial aid for Graduate programs, please visit the Graduate Financial Aid Process page.