Application Deadlines
Undergraduate Students
If you are seeking priority consideration for financial aid at UMass Amherst, Financial Aid Services must receive your completed FAFSA by March 1.
Financial Aid Services accepts the FAFSA form until the last day of classes. However, resources are limited and priority consideration is given for all forms of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment to on-time applicants. If your application is late you will only be considered for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, and certain state scholarships.
If you receive financial aid you will also need to meet ongoing deadlines for completing and returning the promissory notes and verification forms.
Continuing & Professional Education Students
If you are seeking priority consideration for financial aid at UMass Amherst, Financial Aid Services must receive your completed FAFSA by May 1.
Eligibility for financial aid is based on your program, enrolled credits, need and FAFSA information.
Graduate Students
The financial aid application period for graduate students is ongoing.
If you are interested in Federal Work-Study consideration, you should file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and you should contact Graduate Student Financial Aid Services at 413-577-0555 to get on the waiting list.
If you are only seeking a loan, you have until May 1 to file your FAFSA.
