Apply for Financial Aid

Paying for college shouldn't feel overwhelming. Applying for financial aid at Dean is a simple three-step process, and our Student Financial Planning team is here to help every step of the way.

Step 1: Create Your FSA ID

Before you can complete the FAFSA, both the student and any required contributor (such as a parent or spouse) will need to create an FSA ID. Each contributor must create their own FSA ID and should not create an account on someone else’s behalf.

Your FSA ID serves as your secure login for federal financial aid and allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA.

You'll only need to create your FSA ID once, but it can take a few days to verify, so we recommend creating it as early as possible.

What you'll need:

Social Security Number (if applicable)
Email address
Mobile phone number

Create your FSA ID

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application used to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and many institutional financial aid programs.

When completing your FAFSA, be sure to include Dean College's Federal School Code: 002144. This allows us to receive your information and prepare your financial aid offer.

We encourage all students to submit the FAFSA – even if you think you may not qualify for need-based aid. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal and state grants, federal student loans, work-study, and certain institutional aid.

Complete your FAFSA

Step 3: Review Your Financial Aid Offer

Once you've been admitted and we've received your FAFSA, our team will prepare your personalized financial aid offer.

Your offer may include:

Dean scholarships
Institutional grants
Federal and state grants
Student loans
Work-study opportunities

You'll receive instructions on how to review your offer, respond to any aid requiring action, and complete any remaining requirements.

As we are unable to meet the full financial need of all our students, it's important that you and your family have a sound financial plan in place to pay for your education. We view all sources of financial aid as supplemental to your family's resources for college and believe it's critical to have conversations about how to make college affordable for you.

We have knowledgeable staff who can provide you with options and information you need to develop your plan. We also have great tools such as the Net Price Calculator which can provide you with the college costs, an estimated financial aid package and your expected out-of-pocket costs for the upcoming year.

Questions About Applying for Aid?

Our Student Financial Planning team can help you complete the FAFSA, understand requested documents, and review your financial aid offer.

Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Student Financial Planning and Services
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-1518
sfp@dean.edu