Quality Education Within Reach

At UMass Lowell, most students pay less than the listed costs thanks to a wide range of financial aid options. Scholarships, grants, and work-study programs help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, making a top-tier education more affordable than expected. 

But value isn’t just about cost—it’s about outcomes. As a UMass Lowell student, you'll graduate with career-ready skills, real-world experience, and strong starting salaries that position you for lifelong success. 

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Paying for College: How They Did It

Mina Le sits at the front desk in front of a computer at the Student Employment Office at University Crossing
Mina Le '18
Chemical Engineering

Having a Federal Work Study award as part of her financial aid package has helped Mina Le to pay for college and learn valuable skills that will serve her professionally.

I wanted a work-study job that would let me improve my communication skills.
Jessica Tran is sitting in a classroom
Jessica Tran ’24
Marketing and Entrepreneurship

To make her college dreams a reality, Tran applied for and received financial aid from UMass Lowell.

UMass Lowell is tremendously generous with financial aid. That is important for someone like me who did not come from much.
UMass Lowell student Sarah Curley delivers a speech while standing at a lectern.
Sarah Curley '24
Accounting

At the encouragement of her professors, Sarah Curley applied for a $5,000 MassCPA scholarship that was sponsored by accounting firm RSM in Boston.

I came to realize that UMass Lowell is affordable and a great school.
Sid Iyer stands in the lab with two other students holding a piece of smart fabric
Sid Iyer '20
Plastics Engineering

Sid Iyer combined the International Provost’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence with other scholarships through the UML scholarship portal to pay for tuition and living expenses.

The traditional track would be to take various entrance exams and go to college in India.