Financial Aid

An Education Designed for What’s Next

You deserve an education that ignites your intellectual curiosity and powers your professional success. You also deserve clarity and assurance as you navigate financial aid.

That’s where Suffolk’s Office of Student Financial Services comes in. Our dedicated counselors are trusted partners you and your family can count on. We’ll help you find the right resources—scholarships, grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and more—to propel you on your path toward becoming the accomplished leader you’re meant to be.

A Suffolk University education is within reach.

Suffolk's commitment to an affordable higher education*
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
98%
of all new students received financial aid
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$50,000+
the average financial aid package (domestic students)
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$120M+
awarded in undergraduate scholarships & grants
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$1000
automatic scholarship for first-generation college students
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$2500
on-campus housing grant
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
$3500
career development stipend

*Reflects most recent data available as of October 2026

Financial Aid That Makes College Attainable

We’re dedicated to providing financial aid that puts the full Suffolk experience—connections to career-defining internships, a caring community in the heart of Boston, and a strong spirit of innovation—within reach. Here are some key steps to keep in mind as you prepare for your future.

  • Spring new freshmen and transfer students should submit the FAFSA by December 1
  • Fall new freshmen are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1
  • Fall transfer students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by June 1

We strongly encourage all eligible students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as soon as possible to apply for need-based assistance. This is the only form required for initial financial aid consideration. Suffolk University’s school code is 002218.

As of July 1, 2026, federal legislation has significantly changed how students and families can borrow federal student loans.
Learn more about FAFSA updates

Check your email and applicant portal for your award letter and information about next steps.

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Types of Aid

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Cost of Attendance

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The Downtown Difference

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Global Network, Powerful Outcomes

Suffolk is a world-class—and well-connected—institution. Our 90,000+ graduates lead and live around the globe. Join them as you graduate equipped with the kind of real-world experience employers value.
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Unparalleled Experiences

Thanks to hands-on academic programs and internship opportunities with Boston’s top employers, you’ll develop the skills, connections, and confidence to launch your career.
Learn about internships at Suffolk

Your Top Priority Is Ours, Too

We believe that understanding your financial aid options should feel straightforward, supportive, and stress-free. All financial aid applicants are assigned a dedicated counselor in Student Financial Services, based on the first letter of their last name.

For questions or to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor, please call us at 617-573-8488.

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