The Solution Center gives you the tools and information you need to register, pay your bill, or apply for financial aid allowing you to stay focused on being a student.

Important Information

  • The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now available. For more information on the 2024-2025 FAFSA form please visit the FAFSA Simplification Act page.
  • Financial Aid Award Notifications for Fall 2024:The Financial Aid Office at UMass Lowell has started to award admitted fall 2024 as of early May. We continue to process data as we receive it from the Department of Education, however, much of the FASFA information we have received still contains errors, which we are unable to award on. We will continue to process student FAFSAs as quickly as possible.

    • Fall 2024 admitted students will be notified through their admissions portal of their award eligibility prior to receiving their physical award letter in the mail.

    • Please note: The above information is intended only for newly admitted students for Fall 2024. Currently enrolled students who meet the eligibility criteria will be awarded in July.

  • Cost Planner: The Solution Center offers a cost planner to assist you in planning your finances for the upcoming academic year. The Cost Planner is a user-friendly tool designed to provide you with a clear understanding of your anticipated costs for the academic year. By entering personalized information and financial aid award details, you can estimate your overall expenses with ease.
  • Transcript / Diploma Ordering: Order an electronic or paper transcript, electronic diploma (2020 graduates and beyond) or a paper diploma (request form for previous alumni).

Read this important information regarding the Student Balance Threshold.

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