Important Information
- New Fall 2025 Students: Financial aid awarding is under way. Students will be notified of their eligibility in the admissions portal before receiving a mailed award letter.
- Current UMass Lowell Students: Awards will be issued in Summer 2025. Students must meet eligibility requirements and be registered for Fall 2025 courses.
- Fall 2025 Invoices: Fall invoices are expected to be available in mid-July through the student SIS account. Bills are not mailed.
- Loan Repayment Updates: The U.S. Department of Education has resumed collecting on defaulted student loans. For information and resources regarding loan delinquency and default, please visit our loan delinquency and default page. We describe what these terms mean and offer suggestions on steps to take to remain on track with loan repayment to avoid default.
- Jan. 31, 2025 Update on Federal Funds: Federal student financial aid funding remains in place. Recent guidance from the Office of Management and Budget regarding freezing the distribution of funds did not apply to Title IV funds, including direct student loans, Pell Grants or other federal student aid programs, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Read this important information regarding the Student Balance Threshold.
