Financial Aid
Want to come to Nichols? We’ll make it happen.
Nichols is a business school, so we understand the complex decision facing families like yours when it comes time to choose a college. We’re committed to providing one of the best values in the industry, with nationally ranked ROI and mid-career salaries, so you may be surprised to discover just how affordable we can be. Our scholarships and grants can reduce your tuition cost and bring the bill into line with many public institutions. 99% of our students received grants directly from Nichols.
What you need to know About Financial Aid
- Nichols requires only one financial aid form for applying for financial aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information determines your eligibility for all federal, state and institutional need-based financial aid.
- Be sure to include the school code for Nichols College (002197).
- You can file your FAFSA anytime after January 1. Our priority deadline is March 1.
- Filing your FAFSA after March 1 can affect the amount of financial aid you receive. Late applicants may miss opportunities for certain sources of aid.
- Students must complete all financial aid application requirements to receive financial aid. Also, students must be enrolled at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress including a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students must apply for financial aid annually by renewing their FAFSA.
- Your financial aid package may include a combination of federal and state financial options and institutional (Nichols) scholarships and grants, including:
- Merit Scholarships
- Incentive Grants
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Student Loans
Student Financial Services Resources
- Scholarships & Grants
- Financial Aid Policies
- Financial Aid Code of Conduct
- Net Price Calculator
- SFS Newsletter
Financial Aid Quick Links
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
- Complete MPN for Plus and Direct Loans
- Complete request for Parent PLUS Loan
- Health Insurance Waiver
- Dewar Refund Insurance
- Student Account Center
- Private Student Loan Options
On SAGE Scholars, you can search and compare real, personalized private student loan rates from over 15+ lenders through a simple, three-minute form. SAGE Scholars provides a suite of analytical tools that make student loan comparison easy, digestible, and visual. Using SAGE Scholars to search for your student loans is free and does not impact your credit score.
Printable Forms
- Direct Loan Promissory Note Instructions
- Parent PLUS Promissory Note Instructions
- Dependent Verification Worksheet 2023-2024
- Independent Verification Worksheet 2023-2024
- Request for Special Circumstances 2023-2024
- Instructions for Data Retrieval Tool and Requesting a Tax Return Transcript
We want to talk to you!
We’re here to help, so if you have questions about financial aid, contact our Student Financial Services office by email at sfs@nichols.edu or by phone at 508-213-2288.