The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form needed to apply for financial aid at UMass Amherst.  We do not require a CSS Profile.

• Use your FSA ID and Password to complete your 2020-2021 FAFSA at fafsa.gov
• The University of Massachusetts Amherst's Federal School Code is 002221, remember to list us on the FAFSA
• You can file the FAFSA from your mobile device or tablet
• Be sure to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) if you and or your parent’s filed the 2018 Federal Income Tax return

For more information about the 2020-21 FAFSA and federal student aid visit: studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa