Tuition & Aid

That feeling when you have a trusted partner to help you navigate the financial aid process is priceless. The Office of Student Financial Services is here to guide you on your way to financing your Suffolk education.

You Have Options

We feel a quality education should be available to every student, so we offer a broad range of financial aid solutions including scholarships and grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, including both merit- and need-based aid to eligible students.

  • We’ll automatically consider you for merit-based scholarships
  • We proudly offer a $1,000 scholarship specifically for qualified incoming first-generation students enrolling in college for the first time. This award is in addition to any other merit- or need-based aid received
  • Internships are an integral part to students' growth and future careers! That's why the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success offers stipends of up to $3,500 to support students participating in non-paying summer opportunities
  • We offer scholarships to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma
  • Our Nathan Miller Scholars Program awards full-tuition scholarships to deserving students in the Boston Public Schools system

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FAFSA

Suffolk University remains committed to providing an affordable education to our students. We strongly encourage all eligible students to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to apply for need-based assistance. Our school code is 002218.

As always, if you need assistance you can contact the Office of Student Financial Services.

FAFSA Updates

Accessing Your Financial Aid Information in Workday Student

Icon of a laptop computerAdmitted and current students are able to view information related to their financial aid application in Workday Student. Workday contains all student information and academic functions related to your enrollment at Suffolk.

Fall 2025 admitted undergraduate students will have access to Workday Student in late January.

Learn more about Workday Student

Financial Aid Checklist

It's important to keep track of these necessary financial aid application steps, as well as the deadlines for submitting all required documents.

  • Spring 2025 new freshmen and transfer students should submit the FAFSA by December 1, 2024
  • Fall 2025 new freshmen are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025 transfer students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by June 1, 2025
  • Spring 2026 new freshmen and transfer students should submit the FAFSA by December 1, 2025

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This is the only form required for initial financial aid consideration. The federal code for Suffolk University is 002218. 

 

  • Spring 2025 applicants complete the 2024-25 FAFSA
  • Fall 2025 applicants complete the 2025-26 FAFSA (available January 2025—Review FAFSA Changes)
  • Spring 2026 applicants complete the 2025-26 FAFSA (available January 2025—Review FAFSA Changes)

Check your email and applicant portal for your award letter and information about next steps.

Plan Ahead

Net Price Calculator

Suffolk University understands the need to make educated decisions about how to pay for college. That’s why we are committed to providing financial assistance on the basis of need and merit through federal, state, and institutional programs.
Calculate your Potential Cost 

Merit-Based Aid Estimate

We also automatically consider all students for merit-based financial aid. There is no separate application to fill out, but you can use the Merit Scholarship Estimator to determine the aid you may qualify for based on your academic achievements.
Use the Estimator 

Suffolk's Personalized Approach to Financial Aid

All financial aid applicants are assigned a dedicated counselor in Student Financial Services, based on the first letter of their last name.

For questions or to schedule an appointment with your counselor, please call us at 617-573-8488.