Financial Aid

How to Apply

To apply for aid, you will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a necessary step in order to determine your eligibility for federal and institutional need-based aid. The deadline for filing the FAFSA for first-year students is February 15, and the deadline for continuing Bryant University students is March 1. (For transfer student deadlines, see "Important Dates" below.) The best option is to complete the web-based version of the FAFSA, known as FAFSA on the Web. It includes step-by-step instructions for completing the online FAFSA as well as pre-application worksheets. You can obtain an FSA ID to electronically sign the form here. 

Please note that the Title IV school code for Bryant University is 003402.

Important Dates

October 1 - February 15 - Time period for first-time student applications to file the FAFSA
November 15 - Deadline for January transfer applicants to file the FAFSA or add the Bryant University school code to an existing FAFSA
March 1 - Deadline for Bryant University's returning students to file the FAFSA
April 1 - Final deadline for filing FAFSA for September transfer applicants
Application deadlines for state scholarship and grant programs are listed in the instruction section of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Undergraduate Costs

Estimating the Cost of Attending Bryant University

Bryant has a commitment to provide the highest quality education at a reasonable cost. The following is a summary of estimated, average costs associated with attending Bryant University as a full-time undergraduate resident student in the 2024-2025 academic year.
 

Tuition & Fees: $52,677.00

Room & Board: $17,528.00

Books and Supplies: $1,400.00

Total Direct Charges: $70,205.00

Full Time Tuition for Traditional Students

The full-time tuition fee for all students includes a $422 Student Activity Fee and a $475 Technology Fee. In addition to tuition, this fee covers all costs associated with attending Bryant, other than room and board. Such costs include: laboratory fees, health services, participation in intramural sports, use of athletic facilities, and a subscription to The Archway (University newspaper). The full-time tuition fee also includes the cost of providing each student personal use of a laptop computer that is fully loaded with software and network-ready. Students will have the option of purchasing the laptop at the end of their senior year.

Payment and Billing

Bills are electronically sent to a student's Bryant University email address by the Bursar's Office. Students should follow the instructions in the first email they receive from the Bursar's Office to add Authorized Users to their billing account.  Bills reflecting fall semester expenses are emailed in mid-July. Payment for the fall semester is due in the second week of August. Bills reflecting spring semester expenses are emailed in mid-December. Payment for the spring semester is due in the second week of January. Late payments may result in a $150.00 late fee assessment by the Bursar.

Financial Aid Forms

The following are forms required by the Office of Financial Aid to apply for financial aid as well as the approval form required for participation in the Study Abroad program. Please print out any applicable forms, fill them out, and submit the forms in person or mail/fax the forms to:

Bryant University  
Office of Financial Aid
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Fax: (401) 232-6293

Student Employment Forms

The following are forms required by the Office of Financial Aid to participate in the Work-Study/Student Employment Programs. Please print out any applicable forms, fill them out, and submit the forms in person or mail/fax the forms to:

Bryant University  
Office of Financial Aid
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Fax: (401) 232-6293