Financial Aid

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. Completing the FAFSA is also a requirement to be considered for Salem State and many other scholarships.

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

Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel

FEDERAL STUDENT AID PAGE

FAFSA Overview Guide (English)

The FAFSA: the most important financial aid form you’ll ever complete.

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FAFSA Overview Guide (Spanish)

Verdadero o Falso de FAFSA: Obtén la Verdad–y el Dinero que Necesitas para la Universidad.

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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 the following

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 in Lynn.

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

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. Learn more about the Viking Completion Grant.