A Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships

With changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you may have questions about funding your education. To apply for financial aid at NBSS, please complete the FAFSA that corresponds to your intended start date. There is no deadline to apply, but an early FAFSA submission will help with your decision making.

1. Complete the FAFSA application at studentaid.gov. Use NBSS code 015527.
2. Estimate your costs and financial aid. Out net price calculator is great for domestic or international students.
3. If a veteran, apply for your VA benefits. Remember to send us your certificate of eligibility.
4. Review private and NBSS scholarships. Your FAFSA is all you need for NBSS scholarship consideration.
5. Complete your Admissions requirements. Once accepted, we will send your unique financial aid package.

For a full overview, visit nbss.edu/aid. For any questions, please contact us at financialaid@nbss.edu or 617-227-0155.

Sample Award: Locksmith

Here’s an example of a financial aid package for a qualified student in our Locksmithing & Security Technology program. Note that this reflects one year of funding only, and that your individual aid package will vary based on a number of factors.

NBSS Scholarship	$8,700
Federal Pell Grant	$7,395
NBSS Mass Residency Grant	$2,000
Federal Subsidized Direct Loan	$3,500
Unsubsidized Loan	$2,000
Total Aid	$23,595

Current tuition for this program is $22,200. Financial aid received beyond the cost of tuition can be used for housing, tools, transportation, or other expenses.

This story is from our Summer 2024 issue of Benchmarks magazine. View more stories from the magazine, and past issues.