Financial Aid

To receive maximum consideration for financial aid for the next school year, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.

Apply for Need-Based Aid

To apply for need-based financial aid at Suffolk University, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal Code for Suffolk University is 002218. 

This is the only form required for initial need-based aid consideration. New students, please be aware that omitting your Social Security number from your admission application could delay the processing of your financial aid.

FAFSA Filing Deadlines

It is critical that you meet the following FAFSA filing deadlines. The FAFSA can be submitted prior to your tax returns being filed with the IRS. Also, you should complete your FAFSA prior to these deadlines even if you have not been informed of your acceptance to Suffolk University.

Suffolk Start Date Recommended FAFSA Filing Deadline
Fall 2025 new freshmen March 1, 2025
Fall 2025 returning students* April 15, 2025
Fall 2025 transfer students June 1, 2025
Spring 2025 new freshmen & transfer students December 1, 2024

*Returning students, please note: You must complete a FAFSA every year. 
Merit scholarships will be renewed without application provided GPA requirements are met.

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

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.

Suffolk's commitment to an affordable higher education
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
98%
of all new students received financial aid
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$169 million
in financial aid to undergraduates last year
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$27,260
the average Suffolk scholarship award for first-year students
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$102 million
in undergraduate scholarships last year