FAFSA Update: The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online. Due to Federal delays in releasing FAFSA information, Northeastern will require additional time to process your offer of financial assistance.

Undergraduate

Your Award

Awarding Timeline

If you submitted your FAFSA, CSS Profile application, and/or other required financial aid application materials by the priority filing deadline, you may anticipate receiving your financial aid award by the following estimated date:

Student Type Awarding Timeline
Early Decision I December 15
Early Action February 1
Early Decision II February 15
Regular Decision April 1
Fall Transfer June 15
Spring Transfer December 1
Returning Students June 30

You will be notified electronically once your financial aid award is available. Financial aid awards for first year students are released in coordination with your offer of admission, provided all required documents have been received. First-year students may view their Offer of Financial Assistance through their Application Status Check. Returning students will be directed to view their financial aid award through their Student Hub.

Once the financial aid awarding process has begun, awards will continue to be released on a rolling basis as your financial aid application becomes complete.

What Is My Offer of Financial Assistance?

Your Offer of Financial Assistance will list all of the financial aid offered to you and may consist of a combination of federal, institutional and/or state resources. In addition to detailing your financial aid eligibility, your Offer of Financial Assistance will also provide information regarding estimated costs, the terms of your award, and next steps.

It is important to review your Offer of Financial Assistance thoroughly to understand the parameters surrounding your award and additional information.

 

Important Note: If you’re an undergraduate student within the College of Professional Studies, please review information for CPS students on the awarding process and next steps.