Parents and Families

Suffolk is more than a university. We’re a community. And we’re committed to making sure our students’ academic, professional, and personal goals are recognized, nurtured, and achieved.

Suffolk students taking a photo together on the 73 Tremont balcony before Commencement.Experiential learning powers the Suffolk experience. Our faculty members impart the academic insights and soft skills employers value most. Your student will graduate with the knowledge and know-how to lead a career that matters.

And thanks to Boston, Suffolk students enjoy everything from face time with C-suite executives to internships with the city’s premier institutions to world-class arts, history, and sports. Pretty much everything to see and do in our safe, beautiful city is within walking distance from campus. 

Your student’s education here will be truly global. Suffolk students learn from and with their international classmates. Plus, studying abroad challenges them to think in new ways, adapt to the world around them, and discover a new level of confidence, as well.

Please know that your student will find a warm welcome here. We’re proud to be a nurturing home for students from all backgrounds. And help is never far away, thanks to campus resources that focus on every aspect of the student experience. 

Now it's time to take the next steps in your family's journey to Suffolk! We look forward to helping you make your way to our extraordinary community.

Due to federal delays in processing financial aid, our deposit deadline for new first-year students is now June 1—learn more about these changes.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We feel a quality education should be available to every student, so we offer a broad range of financial aid solutions including scholarships and grantsloans, and work-study opportunities, including both merit- and need-based aid to eligible students. 

  • We automatically consider applicants for merit-based scholarships, which can be found in your acceptance letter
  • Need-based aid is awarded in the weeks following your merit-based award. To apply for need-based aid, make sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the recommended filing dates using our school code, 002218
    The Department of Education launched the 2024-25 FAFSA form and the FAFSA is now consistently available to be completed. The Department of Education also recently announced FAFSA data will be delayed for all colleges and universities until March—review the 2024-2025 FAFSA changes
  • We proudly offer a $1,000 scholarship specifically for qualified incoming first-generation students enrolling in college for the first time. This award is in addition to any other merit- or need-based aid received
  • Internships are an integral part to students' growth and future careers! That's why the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success now offers stipends of up to $3,500 to support students participating in non-paying summer opportunities

For more information, you can visit the Student Financial Services page, where you can also schedule an appointment with your counselor.

Workday Student for Financial Aid

Icon of a laptop computerBeginning with the summer 2024 semester, prospective and current students will now be able to view information related to their financial aid application in Workday Student. Workday will contain all student information and academic functions related to your enrollment at Suffolk.
Learn more about Workday Student

The Suffolk Community

Launch Point: Boston

Suffolk student Dan Redznak looking off camera.

Rulebreaker to Role Model

Dan Redznak credits the Suffolk community in helping him channel his energy to make a positive impact.

Suffolk student Gabriela Soto Cotto walking down Washington Street in Downtown Crossing.

The Dream and The Drive

Gearing up for law school, Gabriella Soto Cotto looks back on her path to Suffolk and through the halls of Congress.

Suffolk student Isaac Boateng poses for a portrait on Tremont Street in Boston.

The Connector

Community activism and public service are foundational to Isaac Boateng—and to his budding career.