Financial Aid

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Undergraduate Financial Aid Information

To apply for federal student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using Salem State's federal code 002188. The FAFSA is available on October 1 at no cost to students. You will be considered for all federal, state and institutional aid.

For additional information about Federal Aid and completing the FAFSA, visit the following:

Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel

FEDERAL STUDENT AID PAGE

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Help Filing Your FAFSA

Salem State University has partnered with the MassEdCO Educational Opportunity Center to provide additional support to students and families needing assistance with the FAFSA process.

 

The MassEdCo Educational Opportunity Center can assist with:

  • Understanding the college application process and how to fill out an application
  • Understanding the financial aid process and completing the FAFSA
  • Deciding what to study and choosing an academic program that matches their career interests
  • if applicable, transfer to Salem State, and much more!

For additional information please contact the North Shore Area Educational Opportunity Center located in Lynn.

If you have specific questions regarding Salem State, such as have we received your FAFSA or trouble logging into your SSU Navigator account, please contact the Student Navigation Center for assistance.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reports

HEERF I Funds: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic relief to students who incurred expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to Coronavirus (expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care).

HEERF I Funds The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act - FAQ

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: 30-Day Fund Report

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: 45-Day Fund Report

HEERF II Funds: The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSA)

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) provides economic relief to students who incurred expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to Coronavirus (expenses include, but are not limited to, tuition and fees, food, housing, course materials, technology, health/mental health care, and child care).

HEERF II Funds The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA)

 

CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic relief to students who incurred expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to Coronavirus (expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care). 

Salem State University will provide this economic relief money directly to our students. Salem State University has signed and returned the Certification Agreement on April 21, 2020.
Find out about your eligibility, relief amount and more

45 Day Cares Funding RepoRT

Student Emergency Fund

The Salem State University Student Emergency Fund was created through the generous donations of alumni, community members, local businesses, staff, faculty and students. Students can apply for assistance with their student account balance, rent, utilities and other expenses. 

Learn more and apply for assistance

Viking Completion Grant

The Viking Completion Grant program will annually award 50 to 75 microgrants of up to $6,500 each to the seniors with high academic merit who are most at risk for dropping out. The program will combine this financial support with ongoing coaching to encourage awardees’ successful on-time completion.

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Financial Aid

978.542.8000
978.542.6876
Monday–Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm, Friday 10 am–5 pm
Student Navigation Center: Second Floor, Classroom Building, Harrington (Central) Campus, 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Mailing Address:
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970

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