Financial Aid Eligibility

Basic eligibility

In order to be considered for financial aid, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking or eligible certificate program at least half-time
• Making satisfactory academic progress in a program of study
• Not in default on any federal educational loans or have not borrowed more than federal limits allow
• Do not owe a refund on any federal educational grant
• Have a social security number
• Have a high school diploma or GED

Cost of attendance

Review the cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate students.

Dependency status

Determine if you should file your FAFSA as a dependent or independent student.

Student Aid Index (SAI) 

Your SAI is determined by the data supplied on your FAFSA.

Satisfactory academic progress

You must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive financial aid each year.

Special circumstances

If you or your family experience a financial change, your circumstances may be reviewed.

Study Abroad

UMass Dartmouth offers outstanding study-abroad programs. These study-abroad programs are available to students, and most types of financial aid can be used to help pay the costs.

Students interested in using financial aid to help cover study-abroad program costs must be enrolled in at least six credits during their study-abroad semester. Students must have FAFSA on file and must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students receiving financial aid while studying abroad will have their financial aid adjusted in accordance with the cost of the study-abroad program and University policy. Additional loans may be available to help you supplement your financial aid package in order to take advantage of study-abroad opportunities.

If you have already met with the study-abroad office and have decided on a couple of programs of interest and would like your financial aid eligibility reviewed against the costs of the program, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor. If you cannot meet remotely, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor.

For more information regarding study-abroad, the programs offered, and required forms, please visit the Office of Study Abroad and International Experiences

Summer Financial Aid

You may be eligible to receive financial aid for summer courses.