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Financial Aid

Quick Facts

  • Tax info for 2012 can automatically populate your FAFSA with the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. That was easy!

  • 002120 is Merrimack College’s Federal School code. Make sure to include on your FAFSA to ensure that we receive the information.

  • FAFSA Did you know that you can update or correct your FAFSA?

  • February 15 is Merrimack College’s deadline for applying for 2013 incoming freshmen.

  • Taxes If you haven’t filed taxes yet, you can still complete your FAFSA. Just select “will file” & estimate financial info using last year’s tax info.

  • March is the month when award letters are mailed to all students who have met our February 15 deadline. 

  • EFC is your estimated family contribution. Your EFC determines your need for all types of federal and state funds & institutional need-based grants you may receive. Learn more >>

  • Aid can be estimated via FAFSA4caster, even if you aren’t ready to apply!

  • Questions? You’re not the only one. Find out what others are askingabout FAFSA!

  • PIN is a 4-digit number that allows you to gain access to FAFSA and sign it. It’s the 1st step to student aid