Applying for Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid works with incoming and current students to help navigate the process of applying for financial aid. Whether it is aid from federal, state, or institutional resources, our experienced staff is here to assist you in identifying and securing the aid for which you are eligible.
Complete the FAFSA for a Financial Aid Offer
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By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will be automatically considered for all forms of need-based financial aid offered by Lasell and the federal and state government. Lasell University FASFA Code: 002158.
Lasell’s Priority Deadline is March 31. If your FAFSA is received after this date, your eligibility for some federal or state aid programs may be limited or rejected. To maximize your eligibility for aid, be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your state of residence. For Massachusetts residents, the FAFSA should be completed and submitted no later than May 1 in order to be considered for Mass Grant funding.
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Set up your Federal Student Aid Account. Students AND their parent(s) will each be required to sign up for an FSA Account.
2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available
How To Prepare for the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form
Prepare now so you can complete the 2025–26 FAFSA form as soon as it’s available. Here are some ways you can get ready:
- Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
- Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
- Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
- If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.
EVENTS
Do you need assistance completing the FAFSA, the form required to apply for college financial aid? Join MEFA for a virtual FAFSA Festival.
- Monday, December 16, 2024. 4:00 - 6:00pm - RSVP
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00pm - RSVP
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00pm - RSVP
FAFSA Day MA has also scheduled virtual events. Registration links will be shared soon once they are available on FAFSADay.org.
FAFSA Day events will be on the following dates:
Sunday, January 25 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 24 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 24 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 14 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
New Video: What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA® Form? - Watch Video
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The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has recently unveiled the release of the revised Federal Student Aid Estimator. The estimator is designed to assist students and their families get an idea of their new Student Aid Index (SAI) and see an estimated federal financial aid eligibility calculation.
By answering a series of straightforward questions related to federal student aid eligibility and their financial circumstances, users can receive estimated award amounts for Pell grants, Direct Loans, and Federal Work-Study funds. To receive any aid, students must complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA® form and meet all eligibility criteria.
For those interested in exploring this new tool, the Federal Student Aid Estimator is accessible at studentaid.gov/aid-estimator.
Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for announcements and resources: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Net Price Calculator for Instant Estimated Financial Aid Offer for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
The Net Price Calculator provides an estimated financial aid offer. Students are required to file a FAFSA prior to enrolling if filing for financial aid. The Net Price Calculator uses 2022 federal tax information and will get an estimate of your net price — the real price you will pay at Lasell University. See how affordable a Lasell education can be.
Lasell University Awards
- Lasell University Awards are given to incoming students based on a holistic review of each student’s application, including academic performance.
- Any additional scholarships, early action award, or need-based aid will also be included in the Lasell University offer based on eligibility requirements or the results from the FAFSA application.
- Awards will be mailed out in as soon as Lasell receives a completed 2025-2026 FAFSA (and all required documents) and will continue awarding on a rolling basis.
- All domestic students are reviewed for Lasell University Awards.
How to Apply for Aid
FAFSA Resources
FAFSA Form
Complete the FAFSA using Lasell University code 002158.
Create a Federal Student Aid ID
Create your FASA ID, which is used for both the FAFSA and Federal Student Loan Applications.
What is the FAFSA Simplification Act?
- FAFSA Simplication Act overview
- FAFSA Simplification FAQs (external PDF)
Federal Student Aid (FSA) Federal Student Aid Estimator
Federal Student Aid (FSA) has published its updated Federal Student Aid Estimator tool to help students and their families calculate the amount of financial aid they may be eligible to receive for the 2025-26 award year.
According to FSA the form should take students, parents, counselors, and prospective students about 5-10 minutes to complete.
Natural Disasters: Info for Affected Individuals
If you’re a student or a federal student loan borrower who has been impacted by a federally declared natural disaster (such as a wildfire, hurricane such as Helene or Milton, flood, or tornado), Federal Student Aid has posted information and answers to frequently asked questions.