Applying for Financial Aid
Our guide to the financial aid process
You’ve submitted your application. Now it’s time to focus on making your education possible. At Simmons, we’re committed to helping you navigate financial aid with clarity and confidence.
Need help applying for aid? Our Undergraduate and Graduate Admission teams are available to answer any questions you may have. Connect with us.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
After submitting your application to admission, your next step is to apply for financial aid. This allows us to build a personalized financial aid package that reflects your needs and goals.
Apply for institutional and federal financial aid
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using Simmons University’s Federal School Code: 002208.
Make sure to submit your FAFSA by February 1. Simmons does not have a priority FAFSA deadline.
What you may receive
Once you submit your FAFSA, you may be considered for a combination of:
To qualify for federal aid, you must:
- Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Be enrolled and registered at least half-time (6 credits per semester)
- Not be in default (more than 270 days late) on any previous federal student loan debt.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once you are enrolled.
Merit scholarships
If you apply as a first-year, transfer, or Dix Scholar, you will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships. If you’re an international applicant, you are also automatically considered. No additional application is required.
As a graduate student, you can finance your education through federal loans and merit-based scholarships.
Federal loans
You may be eligible for federal loans as a graduate student if you are:
- Enrolled at least half-time (5 credits per semester)
- A US citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- Enrolled in a degree program
- Not in default (more than 270 days late) on any previous federal loan debt
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
How to apply for federal loans
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Note: Simmons University’s Federal School Code is 002208.
You’re encouraged to apply for federal loans after applying for admission. We will use your FAFSA data to determine your loan eligibility each year.
Merit-based scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are available for graduate students. Learn more about scholarships available for your program.
How to apply for merit-based scholarships
- If you are eligible, you will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of acceptance. No additional paperwork is required.
- Because funding may be limited, we encourage you to apply early.
Office of Student Financial Services
From financial aid to billing, we’re here to guide you and your family with clarity and care.