Applying for Aid for Current Undergraduates

Eligibility

Emerson offers several need-based financial aid programs. To apply for need-based aid, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and you must follow the application steps below.

View our Eligibility Requirements section for further information. 

How to Apply 

Complete the following application:  (Please note this is a different process from previous years)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form
You may submit this form to the Federal Processing Center beginning January 1. It must be received and processed by the Federal Processor before the deadline of April 16. Our FAFSA school code is 002146.

The FAFSA is the only item required by April 16.  Additional documents may be required at a later date.  Students will be notified if additional documents are requested.  We ask that you do not submit them unless asked for.  These could include:

• Signed copies of your parent(s) 2012 federal tax returns, including all schedules and W2's.
• Signed copies of student's 2012 federal tax returns, including all schedules.
• Emerson College Verification Worksheet
• IRS Tax Transcripts

Note for Readmitted Students

The College must officially readmit you before your financial assistance application. Please contact the Advising Center for further information.

Summer Financial Assistance

There is limited aid available for summer. Students graduating at the end of the summer or during the fall semester may be eligible to receive Pell Grant and Stafford Loans for the summer term. In addition to the FAFSA you must also complete a summer financial assistance application.