U.S. Students
Whether you are an incoming first-year or transfer student hoping to attend Clark in the fall, this guide will walk you through the financial aid process, including filling out and submitting various required forms.
Important Deadlines
| Fall/Spring | What’s due | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action/Early Decision first-year applicants, fall 2025 admission* | CSS Profile Application | Nov. 1 |
| Regular Decision first-year applicants, fall 2025 admission* | CSS Profile Application | Jan. 15 |
| First-year applicants, spring 2025 admission | FAFSA | Nov. 1 |
| Transfer applicants, fall 2025 admission | CSS Profile Application | Rolling March 1 – May 1 |
| Transfer applicants, spring 2025 admission | FAFSA | Nov. 1 |
Types of Financial Aid
Financing Options
We realize that preferences and needs for additional resources for financing your education are as individual as each student.
We encourage families to consider ways to pay for educational costs that best fit their needs. Below are some suggestions you can review to determine what fits your personal financial situation.
Monthly Payment Plan
Information on Billing, Payment Plans, and Due Dates
Loan Options
We recommend that you borrow for the cost of the entire academic year, not one semester as a time. Loans should be secured no later than one week prior to the billing due date to allowing time for processing and avoid late fees, interest charges and cancelled registrations. Private student loan certification will begin in June.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students reserved for the parent of a dependent, undergraduate student. The lender is the federal government. The interest rate and origination fee is reset each July 1 for the upcoming academic year. During the 2023-2024 academic year, 229 Federal Direct PLUS Loans were borrowed with an average loan of $17,926.
What Might You Pay?
Office of Financial Assistance
Office Location
Clark University
Office of Financial Assistance
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
1-508-793-7478
1-508-793-8802