If you have not considered it, now is a good time to think about applying for financial aid. We strongly recommend that all students apply for financial aid. You may be eligible for more than you expect! Applying for financial aid at Curry College is a simple process that can begin right now.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is used to apply for all need based aid at Curry College. Need-based financial aid comes from many sources. These sources include institutional funding, federal and state student financial aid, including grants, student loans and work study. In addition, the FAFSA is used by most states to award non-federal student financial aid. You can file the FAFSA online or via mail.
Apply Online!
The online process can be completed in about 3 days.
If you plan to apply online, students and family members can each obtain their own Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. The pin will allow students and families to electronically “sign” the FAFSA by inputting the PIN instead of requiring a printed and signed signature page.
After you and your parent(s) have received your PIN(s), go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA online. You must list Curry College’s federal school code of 002143 in order for Curry to receive your information. The website will guide you through the process and significantly helps to reduce the risk of making an error! You will need your family income and asset information readily available as you complete the FAFSA. If you have questions about the FAFSA application, you can call the toll-free help line at 1-800-433-3243. Curry should receive your FAFSA information in about 2-3 weeks when you use the online application method.
Apply by Mail
Students can choose to complete the paper version of the FAFSA instead of the online method. Paper applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order for Curry to receive your information, you must list Curry College’s Federal School Code of 002143. The paper forms must be mailed to the Federal Student Aid Processor in the envelope enclosed with the FAFSA application. It can take up to 4-6 weeks for Curry to receive your information if you use the paper FAFSA application.
FOR ALL FIRST TIME CURRY STUDENTS
(Including Transfer Students)
If you will be attending Curry for the first time during the 2008-2009 academic year, you and your parent(s) will be required to submit signed copies of all your 2007 Federal Income Tax returns, including all schedules; all 2007 W2 forms and verification of all untaxed income. You will also be required to complete a 2008-2009 Verification Form. Additional information may also be required.
DEADLINES
Traditional Entering Undergraduate Students (Freshmen and Transfer Students)
You can file your FAFSA anytime beginning January 1. The priority deadline is March 1 for the upcoming academic year.
Traditional Returning Undergraduate Students
You can file your FAFSA anytime beginning January 1. The priority deadline is April 15 for the upcoming academic year.
January admits - Priority deadline is December 1.
Continuing Education Students
FAFSA application must be completed at least two weeks prior to starting classes. Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credits) to receive a Stafford Loan.
Master's Program
FAFSA application must be completed at least two weeks prior to starting classes. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (3 credits) to receive a Stafford Loan.
The Student Financial Services Office will contact students/families if any other information is needed by mail. Additional forms may be required and links to download and print these forms are found below.
If you have any questions about the financial aid application process, please call the Student Financial Services Office at (617) 333-2354 or via email: fin-aid@curry.edu. We are happy to assist you!
You may be required to complete forms other than the FAFSA, as determined by the Student Financial Services Office. Additional forms, by academic year, are available from download in PDF format from the following page:
2008-2009 Forms