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

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. 

Set up your Federal Student Aid Account. Students AND their parent(s) will each be required to sign up for an FSA Account. 

Financial Aid Events 

2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available to All During Expanded Beta Testing

Since Oct. 1, the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form has been available to individuals selected to participate in a limited beta release. Now, the online 2025–26 FAFSA form is available to ALL students and their contributors as part of the expanded beta testing period.

Get your FAFSA in early for next year! 

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, as we host a free one-day virtual event (see registration below). This live webinar series will guide you through submitting the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and is tailored for both independent and dependent students.

This event is for students, parents, and college/career professionals, and will feature the following:

•A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form
•An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources
•Key facts and common myths about financial aid
•A guide on creating and accessing your StudentAid.gov account
•A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov
Spread the word with family, friends, and your network!

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.

• Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00pm - RSVP
  
• 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.

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