Visit the Applying for Aid section to learn more about deadlines and steps for early action, regular applicant, and transfer student financial aid applications.
New applicants should review the admission portal to verify what documents are needed.
Applications
Federal need-based aid requires the FAFSA only (unless selected for verification).
If you would like to be considered for institutional need-based aid as well, please complete the CSS Profile in addition to any other documents requested by the Office of Financial Aid.
Disclaimer: The following PDFs may not be accessible for assistive technologies. If you need assistance accessing this file's contents, please contact our office at finaid [at] emerson.edu (finaid[at]emerson[dot]edu.)
- CSS Profile Application
- 2025-2026 Noncustodial Parent Statement
- 2024–2025 Noncustodial Parent Statement
- Learn more: Noncustodial Parent Statement & Waiver FAQ
Instructions for Accepting Your Financial Aid Package
Follow these step-by-step instructions (login required) to accept your financial aid package online. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Special Request Forms
- 2025-2026 Letter of Circumstance
- 2024-2025 Letter of Circumstance
If the Office of Financial Aid at Emerson College needs additional documents from applicants, these requests will be listed on the financial aid checklist of your Admission Portal. Completed forms should be uploaded via this portal, faxed to 617-824-8619, or mailed to:
Emerson College
Office of Financial Aid
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
If the Office of Financial Aid at Emerson College needs additional documents from current students, these requests will be listed on the financial aid checklist of your Student Financial Services portal. Completed forms should be uploaded via this portal, faxed to 617-824-8619, or mailed to:
Emerson College
Office of Financial Aid
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Please note: Emerson College does not subscribe to the IDOC service.