What You Should Do:

Check out Your Guide to Financial Aid for information on financial aid programs available to you!

• Apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our UMass Lowell School Code is: 002161.
• Request Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) for you and a parent/guardian to sign the FAFSA.
• Avoid delays by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) on the FAFSA to report tax information.

What You Should Know:

• The FAFSA is available starting Oct. 1 each year and the UMass priority filing deadline is March 1. Tax information from two years prior are used to complete the FAFSA (for example: for 2018-19, use 2016 taxes).
• Meet the eligibility requirements
• Find out how we determine your financial need
• When will you get your award letter
• Create a financial plan using our online cost planner
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• Estimate of your aid eligibility with the Net Price Calculator
• ThisUMass Lowell Financial Aid Presentation (pdf) will provide an overview of the financial aid process and resources available to you!

Two Major Changes to the FAFSA for 2018-2019!

Students are able to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting Oct. 1 of each year.  Families will now report income tax information from an earlier tax year.

Be sure to file your FAFSA by our March 1 priority deadline.

Learn How To Apply For Aid