Continuing undergraduate students must reapply for financial aid each year. The 2025-2026 priority deadline for continuing student applications is April 1, 2025.
Documents can be uploaded securely using the Secure Document Upload.
Additional forms may be required. Links to application instructions and supplemental forms can be found below.
Application Process
Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA school code is 002124. All applicants for financial aid must complete this form, which will be used to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid.
Step 2: Submit parent 2023 federal tax returns and W-2s and/or 1099s. Tax returns must be physically signed and include all schedules (Sch 1, 2, 3, C, E, F). Financial documents should be uploaded through the Secure Document Upload above.
Step 3: Once a FAFSA is submitted, a financial aid checklist will be generated showing the status of required documents. This is available on Workday under the Personal heading, Documents tab. Be sure to continue to monitor your checklist as additional items may be requested during our review of your application. Review our list of Supplemental Forms that may need filing (e.g. for parents who own a business or real estate other than their home).
Please Note: The College Scholarship Service PROFILE (CSS code 3096) may be required upon request.
Financial Aid Awards
If your financial aid application is complete, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email and instructions when your award is available. We begin posting awards at the end of June each year. For more information about your financial aid package, click here to view the 2025-2026 Bentley Financial Aid Guide for Continuing Students.
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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