What You Should Know
Current Students
- The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
- The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available and the UMass Lowell priority filing deadline is March 1. Information on changes to the 2024-2025 is available on the FAFSA Simplification page.
- All FAFSA contributors should have an Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID prior to completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Contributors without a Social Security number can now create an FSA-ID for the 2024-2025 filing year.
Please Note: The Department of Education has resolved the issue of contributors without a social security number being unable to complete their portion of the FAFSA. Contributors who were previously impacted by this issue may now log in to FAFSA.gov to complete their section of the online FAFSA form, after they are invited to participate in the form by the student. The Department still recommends that the student start the application and then invite the parent to contribute to their form for the best user experience and to avoid any further glitches.
Incoming Students for 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available and should be completed as soon as possible to determine aid eligibility. The UMass Lowell priority filing deadline is March 1. Information on changes to the 2024-2025 is available on the FAFSA Simplification page.
Please Note: The Department of Education has resolved the issue of contributors without a social security number being unable to complete their portion of the FAFSA. Contributors who were previously impacted by this issue may now log in to FAFSA.gov to complete their section of the online FAFSA form, after they are invited to participate in the form by the student. The Department still recommends that the student start the application and then invite the parent to contribute to their form for the best user experience and to avoid any further glitches. Contributors (including parents and/or spouse, as applicable) should apply for an FSA-ID prior to completing the FAFSA. Contributors who do not have a Social Security number can now apply for an FSA-ID for the 2024-2025 filing year. The National Association of Student Financial Administrators have provided instructions in two languages:
- FSA-ID-no-SSNEnglish: How to Get an FSAID for Individuals Without a Social Security Number (pdf)
- Spanish: How to Get an FSAID for Individuals Without a Social Security Number (Como obtener un FSA ID para personas sin un Numero de Seguro Social (SSN)) (pdf)
- Update: If an applicant fails the TransUnion identity match a case number will now be automatically assigned to the individual. Once the case number is assigned FSA will send them a verification email with their case number, which will include guidance on how to submit acceptable documentation to verify identity. Individuals will also be required to submit an attestation and validation of identity form along with their approved identity documentation. This form will be available on federal website forms library.
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All students
- Meet the eligibility requirements
- Find out how we determine your financial need
- Find out when you will get your award letter
- Create a financial plan using our online cost planner
What You Should Do
Check out Your Guide to Financial Aid for information on financial aid programs available to you!
- Request Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) for you and your parent/guardian to sign the FAFSA
- Apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Our UMass Lowell School Code is: 002161.
- Avoid delays by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) on the 2023-2024 FAFSA to report tax information.