Eligibility

The Lesley University Financial Aid Office encourages all students to apply for financial aid consideration even if the date of the application is past the above-listed priority dates. The most basic eligibility requirements to receive need-based financial aid consideration are that students must:

• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education),
• provide a valid Social Security number,
• maintain satisfactory academic progress,
• demonstrate financial need (except for certain loans),
• be accepted by the Admissions Office for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible academic program,
• certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant,
• certify that they will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.

The Financial Aid Office will make every attempt to complete the application review process in a timely manner when the FAFSA application is filed prior to the above filing dates. The Financial Aid Office will notify students of any U.S. Department of Education requirements for other materials (such as copies of citizenship documentation, federal tax returns or other corroborating documentation) that must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office before an official award letter can be made.

All financial aid is to be used to help the student defray the costs of tuition, fees, food, and living expenses, and other educationally related expenses incurred during the academic year. In order to receive financial aid consideration, a student must intend to be registered at least half-time every semester. The only exception is the Federal Pell Grant, which offers limited grant consideration to students enrolled at less than half-time status. A description of the application process and a listing of applicable forms can be found at https://lesley.edu/admissions-aid/costs-financial-aid under “Apply for Federal & State Financial Aid.”

Students must reapply for financial assistance each academic year.