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Information about how your financial aid eligibility is determined.

Financial aid can be difficult to navigate. The first step is to determine if you meet the three basic qualifications.

To be eligible for federal financial aid at MassArt, you must be:

A U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program at MassArt
Taking at least six credits per semester

Additional Qualifications:

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every academic year
Provide any additional documents or information we request
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in their program of study

For International Students

Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents are eligible to file the FAFSA. However, international students may apply for a private student loan with a creditworthy U.S. Citizen or a non-citizen permanent resident as a co-signer. (link to private student loans)