Tufts University Financial Aid

08/28/2019

Welcome, Class of 2023 and transfer students!

Get familiar with our financial aid website, where you can set up appointments with your Financial Aid Counselor, and find more information about all things Financial Aid!

We administer financial aid and student loans for all undergraduate Tufts students, and federal aid for all Graduate and Postbac Arts, Sciences & Engineering and SMFA students, and Fletcher School students.

06/17/2019

Are you interested in applying for loans for the upcoming academic year? If you are a student with any questions, remember you can always contact your financial aid counselor, or check our website for more information on types of loans, and applying for 2019-2020 academic year!

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 617-627-2000 Fax: 617-627-3987 Hours & Location Financial Services is supported by Student Services, which is open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Financial Aid drop-in hours are Mondays from 12 - 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m.

05/09/2019

Graduating class of 2019 .. it's Exit Interview Time! If you received Federal Direct Student Loans and/or Federal Perkins, Tufts Institutional, or Health Professional Loans, you will need to complete loan exit counseling before you graduate!

See more here: https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/student-loan-repayment/complete-exit-counseling

04/25/2019

Please be aware of the scams that are out there when it comes to paying off your student loans!

Did you know there are private companies telling students that they can help with your Public Service Forgiveness program, and they are charging fees. This should never happen with the Public Service Forgiveness program.

Here are some links that can give you more information.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2019/01/21/student-loans-scams/

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/avoiding-loan-scams

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/03/ftc-continues-crack-down-student-loan-scams

Protect your student loans from these financial scams.

04/16/2019

Event Name: In the Game of Loans, you either Win…or you pay a lot more than you need to!
Event Type: Student Loan Repayment Information Session
Presenter: Betsy Mayotte - President & Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA)
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17th at 12pm
Location: Dowling Hall – Room 745 A/B

Are you ready to conquer your student loans? Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a borrower is the key way to ensure that you are creating the best repayment strategy.

Which repayment plan is best for you? Should you consolidate? Could you be eligible for loan forgiveness? What are your options if you can’t afford your payments? What are some common mistakes borrowers make while managing their loans?

This session will help you to understand your student loan repayment options and provide you with strategies that will make sure you are in control when it comes to managing your debt rather than finding that your debt is managing you.

THOSE IN ATTENDANCE WILL ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO ENTER A FREE RAFFLE WITH 1ST PRIZE RECEIVING A $50 VISA GIFT CARD AND 2ND PRIZE RECEIVING A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD.

If you have any questions about this event then please email [email protected]

04/05/2019

Tufts Jumbo Days are fast approaching, and we are very excited!

If you are an admitted student for 2019-2020, with questions regarding your financial aid, come visit us for a walk in appointment with one of our financial aid counselors. All appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. We look forward to meeting you!

Current students, our counselors are not available for appointments on Jumbo Days (April 12th, 18th, or 19th). You can schedule a visit by calling Student Services, booking on Calendly, or by visiting during walk in hours. More information on how to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor is on our website: http://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/contact-us

04/04/2019

Are you a current student with questions about your financial aid, or financing your Tufts bill? You can meet with your financial aid counselor by scheduling a visit with them on Calendly, or come in during drop in hours, Mondays 12pm-2pm and Thursdays 2pm-5pm.

You can find more information/book appointments on our website:
http://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/contact-us

04/03/2019

In the Game of Loans, you either Win...or, you pay a lot more than you need to!

Are you graduating soon? Do you have loans? If so, please join us for a Student Loan Repayment Information Session with Betsy Mayotte, President & Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA).

Wednesday, April 17th at 12pm - Dowling Hall, Room 745 A/B.

04/02/2019

04/02/2019

Graduating class of 2019 .. it's Exit Interview Time! If you received Federal Direct Student Loans and/or Federal Perkins, Tufts Institutional, or Health Professional Loans, you will need to complete loan exit counseling before you graduate!

Graduating students can stop by the Graduate Commencement Fair tomorrow at the Mayer Campus Center Lobby between 9am and 3pm to chat with a Tufts Loan Specialist regarding their Exit Counseling Interviews.

For more information on exit counseling, please visit our website: https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/student-loan-repayment/complete-exit-counseling.

Loan Exit Counseling The student loan repayment process begins when you cease to be enrolled at least half time at Tufts University. At this point, it is mandatory that you complete a loan exit interview. The loan exit interview informs you about the terms and conditions of your loans, your rights a...

03/22/2019

Happy Spring! Are you a currently enrolled Tufts undergraduate student receiving aid? Reminding you that our returning student financial aid application is due April 15th.

Please log in to SIS to view your personalized list of required documents and track the items that have been received.
https://sis.uit.tufts.edu/

You can also find more information on our website! http://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/financial-aid

02/06/2019

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/an-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-college-financial-aid

Financial aid is any form of funding that helps you pay for college, such as a Pell Grant or merit-based scholarship.