10/01/2025
By Laura Swanson

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Completing the FAFSA is essential for students to be eligible for federal, state and most institutional financial aid.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early to meet all state and institutional deadlines, which can maximize access to financial aid. The UMass Lowell priority filing deadline is March 1, 2026 and school code is 002161.

For help completing the FAFSA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will be hosting a FAFSA Festival on Oct. 22, 2025; visit the MEFA FAFSA Festival page for more information.