Welcome to Financial Aid

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This site contains all of the information you may need to make the financial aid process with us a smooth and pleasant experience. We strongly recommend you explore our entire site using the links to the left. To get you started, we have provided links on this page to some of the key questions that often arise.

Important information about financial aid details the financial aid process as well as federal, state and university guidelines. 


Summer 2013 Financial Aid Applications

The priority deadline to apply for summer financial aid was April 2. Applications can still be filed however you must request one by emailing finaid@salemstate.edu  or stopping by our office.

At a Glance

          Sign Up For Direct Deposit 

          IRS Data Retrieval Tool on FAFSA

 Graduate student information

Grants and Scholarships

Federal Loans

Work Study

Alternative Loans and Financing

Apply for Financial Aid for 2013-2014

Students wishing to apply for aid for the fall 2013 semester need to complete a FAFSA online. Financial aid is awarded based on when the FAFSA is received and a student’s file is completed. Salem State's priority deadline for filing the 2013-2014 FAFSA is March 1. More information is available.

Alternative Student Loans

Private student loans, also referred to as alternative student loans, are great solutions to help you pay for college or graduate school if financial aid doesn't cover all of your expenses. Recent changes in federal regulations will affect alternative loan borrowers and the delivery of your loan funds to the university. Alternative loan polices and lenders information.

Avoid Delays!

To avoid delays in potential holds on your account, please check your Financial Aid To-Do list on navigator