Financial Aid Process | New England Law
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The Financial Aid Process
New England Law | Boston awards federal financial aid annually. Make sure to apply early and every year even if you’re still awaiting our decision on your acceptance. Here are the steps you need to get started.
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What You Need to Apply for Aid
You must complete the
FAFSA
(or renewal FAFSA) each year you attend New England Law. Once your FAFSA is completed, the Department of Education will forward an electronic copy of your records to the school for use in verifying your eligibility.
Our FAFSA code:
G08916
When to apply:
After October 1
the year before you’ll enroll
What’s required:
Your income and
tax information
from two years before your start
year
. For example, you would
submit
the
2026-2027
FAFSA on or after
October
1, 2025, using your 2023 income and tax information. (Please note: You must
submit
the FAFSA every year.)
We strongly encourage you to use the
Direct Data Exchange (DDX)
when completing the FAFSA, if you are eligible to do so
DDX
pulls data
from the
IRS
and
reduces the potential for
additional
paperwork
Use this option if you have a:
Federal tax return filed with the IRS
Valid Social Security number
Federal Student Aid ID
Please note: If you filed an amended tax return and select to use IRS DDX, it populates your original tax information so we may contact you to confirm any amended information.
You’re not eligible to use DDX if you:
Are married and either you or your spouse filed as Married Filing Separately or Head of  Household
Filed a Puerto Rican or foreign tax return
If you’re not eligible to use DRT, you must manually enter your tax information on the FAFSA. (We can’t accept a paper copy.)
In addition to FAFSA, you’re required to submit a
Title IV Authorization electronic form.
The form:
Federal regulations
require that we obtain your authorization to apply Title IV financial aid funds to pay for charges related to a prior term, future term, or charges other than tuition and mandatory fees.
Should
submitted
prior to the term bill due date.
Missing this deadline may result in an outstanding balance on your student account and cause late charges to be assessed.
Complete your Title IV authorization form now.
Log-in information for the site will be emailed to you.
We’ll notify you via email if we need any of the following documents. Do not send these documents unless you are instructed to do so.
Verification Worksheet:
If selected for verification, you will need to complete this form and provide supporting documentation.
Tax Transcript:
This may be requested if your federal tax return is needed, and you are not able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Option on the FAFSA. Instructions will be sent to you in the email request on how to obtain a tax transcript.
W-2 Forms:
These may be requested if you indicate on the FAFSA that you did not file a federal tax return, but you did have income.
Incoming admitted students will receive a financial aid award notification email
approximately two
to three weeks after your completed file has been reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t believe I’ll qualify for aid based on financial need. Should I still apply?
Yes. Eligible students qualify for some type of financial aid (this can include loans). You may qualify for a
scholarship
—96 % of first-year students did in 2024.
What do I need to do to apply for financial aid?
You must complete the
FAFSA
as well as a Title
IV Authorization electronic form.
Find more detailed information on both
here
I qualified for financial aid in my first year. Do I need to apply again?
Yes. All New England Law students must complete the aid forms
every year
What financial information do I need to apply?
Your income and tax information from two years before your start year. For example, you would submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA on or after October 1, 2025, using your 2023 income and tax information.
When do I need to submit my FAFSA?
After October 1
the year before you’ll enroll
What’s New England Law’s FAFSA code?
It’s
G08916.
Who do I contact if I have questions or concerns?
Email
our supportive financial aid team; we’re here to help.
We’re Here to Help
Our supportive financial aid team can help you understand tuition costs, guide you through the aid process, and connect you with scholarships and budgeting resources. Have a question or concern?
Just reach out:
Office Of Financial Aid
46 Church Street/2nd Floor
Email:
finaid@nesl.edu
Phone:
617-422-7232
Fax:
617-422-7200