New and returning students applying for financial aid must complete a
Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA). You 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 Museum School only.
Post-Baccalaureate: Apply for financial aid at Museum School Only. Please note this is not a graduate program. If you do not meet the requirements to be considered Independent as is determined by FAFSA then you must include parental information on FAFSA.
Dual Degree: New students should apply for financial aid through the Museum School and Tufts. If you are accepted into the Dual Degree program, your financial aid will be 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 and tax documents to the Financial Aid office.
Required documents for international students:
- International Student Financial Aid Form*
*If we cannot verify your finances through Admissions, we will request additional information.
MFA: Apply to Museum School and Tufts for financial aid. Museum School will review you for a need-based grant and Tufts will review you for Federal Loans and Work-Study.
Note: MFA Students will apply only once through the Museum School. When you are awarded a grant it will be for two years.
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)
Note: If you are selected for the process of verification by FAFSA, the Museum School requires you to send us supporting tax documentation.
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 will only apply at the Museum School for aid. If we cannot verify your finances from Admissions, we will request additional information.
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.
