Please note that new applicants will only be able to upload documents to their BentleyConnect portal after they complete the admission process.
Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notification Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15 | Late December |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | Early February |
| Regular Decision and Early Deferred | January 15 | Late March |
| Transfer | April 1 | Rolling |
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
You are eligible to apply for need-based aid if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Please be sure to complete all of the steps below so we can provide you with an award before the enrollment deposit deadline.
Required Forms and Documents
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | Apply at studentaid.gov |
| 2026-2027 CSS Profile | Apply at cssprofile.collegeboard.org |
| Parent 2024 IRS Tax Returns | Tax returns must be physically signed and include all schedules (Sch 1, 2, 3, C, E, F) |
If your parents’ adjusted gross income is less than $50,000, you may be eligible to complete the Bentley University CSS Profile Waiver Request Form.
Forms and Documents That May Be Required
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Noncustodial CSS Profile | Required of divorced/separated or single parents. Apply at cssprofile.collegeboard.org |
| 2024 Business/Farm Value Form | Required of those who own a business or are self-employed |
| Property Value Form | Required of those who own one or more rental properties or rent out a portion of their primary home |
Additional Information:
Financial documents should be uploaded via your BentleyConnect portal. For security purposes, we cannot accept documents via email that contain sensitive information such as social security numbers. Please note, we do not subscribe to the IDOC upload service, so we are unable to view documents that have been uploaded to the College Scholarship Service site via IDOC.
If your parent is not required to file a federal tax return, they must complete a Parent Not Filing a Federal Tax Return Form, which can be found on the Supplemental Forms section of our website.
If your parent files a foreign tax return, you must submit this along with a translation page. If your parent works in a country where individual taxes are not filed, please provide an income statement from their employer.
Verification Requirements
The Department of Education randomly selects FAFSA records for a process called Federal Verification. If your FAFSA record was selected, there are additional financial aid requirements necessary to confirm your financial aid eligibility. You will know if you have been selected for verification by a message included in your FAFSA Submission Summary. Additional requirements may include a signed copy of the Verification Worksheet, the use of IRS Direct Data Exchange on your FAFSA or an IRS Tax Return Transcript for both the parent and student. You may also be required to confirm your identity in person upon arrival on campus in order to disburse federal aid. Please contact your financial aid counselor with any questions about this process.
Guide to Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Services
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Phone: +1(781)-891-3441; Fax: +1(781)-891-2448
Email: sfs@bentley.edu