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Financial Aid & Scholarships

A guide for first-year and transfer undergraduate students.

Overview

You’ve decided to pursue higher education. Now it’s time to figure out how you’re going to pay for it.

That’s where Lesley’s Financial Aid Office can help. Use our step-by-step guide to apply for government and university funding. Scholarships, grants, Work-Study, and loans. It’s all right here. We’ve even included private sources of funding you can apply for on your own.

Don’t think you qualify for aid? We recommend applying anyway. There are many types of aid you may not have considered, and it’s always a good idea to explore all of your options.

Let’s get started.

International Students

International Students

If you're an international student, you are not eligible for federal or state funding, and so, you won't file the Free Application for Federal and Student Aid (FAFSA).

Learn about scholarships, private loans, and student jobs you're eligible for.

Apply for Federal & State Financial Aid

Apply for Federal & State Financial Aid

Together with you and your family, we're interested in helping build a financial plan that makes a Lesley education affordable.

Your eligibility for federal and state aid(link is external)—and some types of school-based aid—is determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, there are other non-government aid programs that require the FAFSA.

So that we may further customize your financial package, we encourage you to submit the FAFSA (Lesley code: 002160) to ensure you are reviewed for all institutional, state, and federal funds.

Types of Funding

Types of Funding

There are many types of financial aid that students can use for higher education. Several funding options are based on the results of your FAFSA.

Other types of funding, such as private or school-based scholarships, or alternative loans, are sources you apply for separately.

We’ve included all the types of aid you may be eligible for, and how to apply for each one.

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships & Grants

Lesley University offers generous merit-based scholarships to incoming students. Scholarships and grants are free money that you don’t pay back, making them a great way to help finance your education.

Student Employment

Student Employment

Federal Work-Study

Your financial aid award letter will tell you if you’ve received Federal Work-Study funding, and the total amount for the year. This is usually no more than $1,800.  

Find a part-time Work-Study job, then earn your award through the hours you work. Most jobs are on campus in an office, but some are at off-campus locations.

Other Employment

If you don’t get Work-Study funding, you can apply for other part-time jobs on campus through our Lesley Works student employment program. Or, search for an off-campus job through our Career Resource Center.

Search Jobs

Look for Work-Study, Lesley Works, and off-campus employment.

Tuition Discounts

Tuition Discounts

If you earn your bachelor's degree at Lesley, you're eligible for our biggest discount—The Lesley Dividend—where you get 12 free credits toward your Lesley master's degree.

Loans

Loans

You may be eligible for a few different types of loans. Some federal and state loans are based on the result of your application for federal student aid (FAFSA), and appear on your financial aid award letter if you’re eligible.

Other government loan programs require additional steps to apply for them. And then there are private, non-government loans that you would research and apply for on your own.

For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy(link is external) or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.

Here are the different types of loans and how to apply for each one.

Payment Plans

Payment Plans

Divide your tuition and fees into smaller, monthly payments through a flexible, interest-free payment plan.

You can set up a payment plan with our Student Accounts Office. Learn more about payment plans.

Enrollment & Next Steps

Enrollment & Next Steps

Secure your funding and pay your bill.

You’ve applied for federal and state aid, scholarships, and private funding. And you have an idea of your financial picture for the upcoming year.

If you decided to enroll at Lesley, or you are a returning student, you’ll need to complete these steps to secure your funding and to pay your bill.

Financial Aid Policies

Financial Aid Policies

Lesley University is required to follow all federal and state regulations.

Review the Financial Aid policies that could affect your ability to keep your federal and state financial aid while studying at Lesley.

Net Price Calculator

Net Price Calculator

If you’re considering Lesley University, use our Net Price Calculator to get an early estimate of your total annual cost and potential financial aid, including scholarships, loans, and other kinds of funding.

The results do not represent any guarantee of cost or your actual financial aid award, but it is a great place to start. Lesley’s Financial Aid Office determines your actual financial aid eligibility, once you submit your official application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Current students and prospective transfer students should contact our Financial Aid Office by submitting a ticket on the Support Hub for information instead of using this calculator.

Start the Net Price Calculator(link is external).

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