New Student Info

Incoming Students

We encourage you to apply for admission to Merrimack College. The opportunities that await you academically, personally, spiritually and financially could make all the difference in the world toward your future.

FRESHMAN EARLY DECISION, EARLY ACTION AND REGULAR ADMISSION - FALL 2013

Academic Scholarships

This information is currently under review and updated information will be posted soon.

Need-based Financial Aid

Need-based grants, loans and work programs are available from the federal and state government and Merrimack’s own sources.  To apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.gov.  Merrimack’s federal school code is 002120.  Note: The 2013-2014 FAFSA will be available January 1, 2013.

	Application  Deadline	Admission/Financial  Aid Decision	Deposit Due at Merrimack
Early Decision	November 15	Early December	January 15
Early Action	November 30	Early December	May 1
Regular Admission	February 15	Beginning  mid-March	May 1
Need-based  Financial Aid	February 15	Beginning  mid-March	n/a

TRANSFER APPLICANTS - FALL 2013

Merrimack College welcomes transfer students with a distinctive program of merit-based scholarships based on their academic achievement.

Academic Transfer Scholarships

This information is currently under review and updated information will be posted soon.

Need-Based Aid

To apply for need-based aid (grants, loans and work programs), applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by August 19 for fall admission; December 1 for spring admission, using the Merrimack College Federal School Code of 002120.  The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.gov.  Note: The 2013-2014 FAFSA will be available January 1, 2013 for those seeking fall 2013 admission.

Find out more about the transfer admission process!