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Bryant Students in Fall Financial Planning FAFSA FAFSA Filing Bryant campus Students on lawn
Bryant Students in Fall Financial Planning FAFSA FAFSA Filing Bryant campus Students on lawn

Calculating Your Need

The importance of choosing a university that delivers the highest returns cannot be overstated. If Bryant is the perfect fit for you, financial aid can help you meet the costs.

Don’t assume you are ineligible for financial aid! Because rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements change from year to year, you should at least apply. You may find it is well worth your time.

Most financial assistance administered by the Office of Financial Aid is based in part on your financial need — the difference between the cost of attending Bryant and the calculated family contribution.

To be considered for need-based financial aid at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, you must:

  • File the FAFSA.
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
  • Be enrolled full-time or be accepted for full-time enrollment in a course of study, or be enrolled part-time and officially accepted as a candidate in a degree program.
  • Be making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of your course of study.
  • Not be in default on a federal student loan.
  • Not owe a refund on a federal grant.

Inside a Financial Aid Package

Aid packages might include:

  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
  • State grants
  • Institutional grants and/or scholarships
  • Federal Work-Study
  • Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Law requires students who receive outside sources of aid (i.e., private scholarships from third-party agencies or firms) to notify the Office of Financial Aid. In some cases, the amount of this outside aid could affect the award offered by Bryant. Generally, you may not receive aid more than your determined need for assistance.

In many cases, it is impossible for Bryant to meet your full need. Consequently, your family may need to seek additional assistance in the form of privately funded education loans or alternative sources.

File a FAFSA

Financial aid awards are based largely on the information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A verification worksheet, tax transcripts, and/or other documents may also be required. The Office of Financial Aid will maintain complete confidentiality of all information. Since everyone’s financial situation is subject to change, a financial aid officer may review and revise awards based on changes in family circumstances.

DateInformation
Oct. 1, 2024First date the 2025-26  may be submitted to the Department of Education. See .
Nov. 1, 2024Deadline to file 2025-2026 for students seeking January 2026 entrance.
Feb. 15, 2025Deadline to file  for students seeking September 2025 entrance.
March  2025Notification to incoming freshmen and transfer students begins for September 2025 entrance.
Mar. 1, 2025Deadline for returning students to file  to be considered for aid in 2025-2026.
Apr. 1, 2025Deadline for transfer students to file  to be considered for 2025-2026.
May 1, 2025Deadline for submitting signed copies of parent and student Federal Income Tax Return Transcripts (all pages) if requested by Bryant for September 2025 entrance.
June 2025First release of financial aid notifications to continuing students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

*Dates are subject to change. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for further information.

Your Questions Answered

What if I am an independent student?

According to federal regulations, students must generally meet one of the following to be considered self-supporting and independent for the academic year. Students may also be asked to submit supporting documentation to verify their status. Students must be:

  • 24 years old as of December 31 of the award year
  • An orphan or ward of the court
  • A veteran of the armed forces of the United States
  • A graduate student or professional student
  • Married
  • Have legal dependents other than a spouse.

Although there are additional criteria, if you do not meet one of the above requirements, you are generally considered dependent and must file all financial aid forms accordingly.

According to federal regulations, students must generally meet one of the following to be considered self-supporting and independent for the academic year. Students may also be asked to submit supporting documentation to verify their status. Students must be:

  • 24 years old as of December 31 of the award year
  • An orphan or ward of the court
  • A veteran of the armed forces of the United States
  • A graduate student or professional student
  • Married
  • Have legal dependents other than a spouse.

Although there are additional criteria, if you do not meet one of the above requirements, you are generally considered dependent and must file all financial aid forms accordingly.

What if I have extenuating circumstances that FAFSA doesn’t reflect?

We encourage you to send us documentation describing your situation in greater detail. This will ensure that proper consideration is given when we review your application for aid.

We encourage you to send us documentation describing your situation in greater detail. This will ensure that proper consideration is given when we review your application for aid.

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Office of Financial Aid

Bryant federal school code: 003402

(401) 232-6020
finaid@bryant.edu

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