New and returning students applying for financial aid must complete a
Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA). Students are required to reapply for financial aid each year. Forms will be posted as soon as they become available.
Studio Diploma and BFA: Apply for financial aid at SMFA only.
Post-Baccalaureate: Apply for financial aid at SMFA only. Please note this is not a graduate program. If students do not meet the requirements to be considered Independent as determined by FAFSA, then parental information must be included.
Dual Degree: New students should apply for financial aid through SMFA and Tufts. If accepted into the Dual Degree program, your financial aid will be processed through Tufts. Returning Dual Degree students will only apply at Tufts.
Required documents for U.S. citizens and permanent residents:
Note: Students who are selected for verification by FAFSA must submit a verification worksheet to the Financial Aid Office and complete the IRS Data Retrieval for parent and/or student. If the student cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval, an IRS Tax Return Transcript for parent and/or student must be submitted.
Required documents for international students:
- International Student Financial Aid Form
- Verification of parent and/or student 2012 income
MFA Candidates: Complete the financial aid process for both SMFA and Tufts University. SMFA will award scholarships based on the strength of the applicant's portfolio and financial need. Tufts will process all Federal loans and Work Study.
Include both SMFA and Tufts Federal Code when completing the FAFSA.
SMFA FAFSA School Code: 004667
Tufts FAFSA School Code: 002219
Required documents for U.S. citizens and permanent residents:
- FAFSA (SMFA & Tufts School Code required)
Students who are selected for verification by FAFSA must submit a verification worksheet and complete the IRS Data Retrieval. If the IRS Data Retrieval cannot be used, applicants must submit an IRS Tax Return Transcript
Tufts will only review MFA students for their Federal Loans and Work-Study after they have deposited.
Required documents for international students:
- International Student Financial Aid Form
International students ONLY complete the aid process at SMFA.
Priority Filing Dates
FAFSA, Verification Form, and Other Required Documents
New Students*
March 15 (entering in the fall)
October 15 (entering in the spring)
Returning Students
April 15 (entering in the fall or following spring)
MFA Students
March 15 (MFA students are awarded grant in their first year for two years)
Note: Please allow 7-14 days of processing time when filing your FAFSA online.
*Post-Baccalaureate students are considered new and only enter in the fall semester.
