Loans and Work Study (Federal Aid)

Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work Study programs are administered by Tufts Student Financial Services, which maintains information on all federal programs as well as alternative forms of financing such as non-need-based loans.

Federal aid is available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.

Certificate students may apply for Federal Direct Loans but are not eligible for any other Federal aid. Students in the Post-Baccalaureate Minor Program in Computer Science and students in the Graduate Career Advancement Program (GCAP) are not eligible for federal loans.

How to Apply
To apply for Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, or Work Study, complete the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form is on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Tufts University institution code number is 002219. We recommend you submit the FAFSA by April 1.

Deadlines

• December 1 for spring admission to a master's or doctoral program
• May 1 for fall admission to a master's or doctoral program

Certificate students may apply for Federal Direct Loans up until the beginning of classes.

For more information on Federal aid, contact:
Student Financial Services
Tufts University
Dowling Hall
Medford, MA 02155
617-627-2000, http://uss.tufts.edu/finaid/gradaid