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FAFSA Updates
The first step toward receiving financial aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Students seeking aid for the current year and summer 2024 should complete the 2024-2025 form. The 2025-2026 is now available for current and prospective student to apply for aid for next year, the UMass Lowell priority deadline is March 1.
Please visit our overview of FAFSA Simplification page for more information on changes that were made to the FAFSA.
Financial Aid Updates for 2025-2026
The Financial Aid Office expects to start awarding students admitted through Early Action 1 in late February 2025. Students will be notified through their admissions portal of their award eligibility prior to receiving their physical award letter in the mail.
Financial Aid Updates for 2024-2025
The Financial Aid Office at UMass Lowell continues to award incoming and currently enrolled students as we process FAFSA data received from the United States Department of Education, however, some of the FASFA information contains errors which must be resolved prior to awarding. We will continue to process student FAFSAs as quickly as possible.
Newly admitted students for 2024-2025 will be notified through their admissions portal of their award eligibility before receiving their physical award letter.
Currently enrolled students must be registered for the current academic year and meeting eligibility standards in order to receive their financial aid awards.
For any student requesting an unusual or special circumstance appeal, or have been selected for verification, documents can be uploaded to your Financial Aid Portal.
Financial Aid Portal for Verification
If you were selected for verification after filing your FAFSA, you can complete and upload your forms from your mobile device.
Your personal Financial Aid Portal will provide a better student experience.
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Students and parents can complete and submit a new or renewal FAFSA. Funds are limited so apply for Financial Aid as soon as possible!