How to Apply for Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid can seem a bit daunting at first, but the process is fairly simple: you’ll need to have information about yourself and your parents ready, you’ll need to fill out some forms, and you’ll need to meet deadlines.
You should also know that the process is a bit different depending on your status:
New Stonehill Students (including transfers)
The most important step new students and transfers can take in applying for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”). It’s important to submit your financial aid applications by the priority deadlines in order for Stonehill College to determine your eligibility for scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work-study.
Current/Returning Students
Because there is great demand for financial aid, current/returning students must file a renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) each year in order to continue receiving scholarships, grants, loans, and work study from Stonehill and government sources. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress, meet any scholarship-specific criteria, and provide any requested verification documents in order to remain eligible.
International Students
Please note that Stonehill College does not provide need-based aid to international students (non-US citizens).
The Office of Student Financial Assistance helps students and families understand the cost of attending college and identifies funding resources which can make higher education more affordable.