Applying for Financial Aid
We are committed to making a Merrimack education as affordable as possible through an array of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs that are offered to eligible students.
- 99% of students receive a grant or scholarship
- $110 million in institutional grants and scholarships awarded annually
How to Apply
To apply for need-based aid — grants, loans and work programs — applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Merrimack’s federal school code is 002120.
The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available.
The FAFSA form for 24–25 became available in late December 2023. Merrimack will begin processing FAFSAs as soon as we receive them from the Department of Education and aim to begin releasing financial aid offers in April. Learn more here.
Eligibility Guidelines
To apply for federal financial aid at Merrimack, a student must:
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident or an eligible noncitizen.
- Enroll half-time in a degree-granting program of study.
- Have received their high school diploma or GED.
- Not be in default from previous student loans.
- Make satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of his or her course of study.
Get Started
Check out our helpful guide for starting your FAFSA.
