Accepted Students
See yourself at Montserrat! What’s Next?
Accepting our offer of admission
In order to accept our offer of admission to secure your place in the Fall 2025 entering class, you will need to submit a $250 enrollment deposit.
- The deposit is only refundable up until May 1, 2025, and will be applied to your tuition for the fall semester.
- After May 1st, spots cannot be guaranteed and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, as spaces remain available in the class.
- If you are completing high school this year, you will need to confirm your graduation by submitting an official, final transcript forwarded to the Office of Admissions over the summer, with your graduation date clearly listed.
To secure your place with the incoming class, complete and return this form.
Join us for Accepted Student Day!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00am – 2:00pm
Please RSVP to this event by contacting the Office of Admissions at 978.921.4242 x1153 or [email protected]
Coffee, Conversation, and Questions
Meet President Brian Pellinen, various faculty members, current students, and other accepted students while enjoying a light breakfast and coffee.
Who We Are Discussion panels with current students will give you insight on what it’s like to be a Montserrat student.
What We Do
Current student work will be displayed on nearly every square inch of wall space. See what you can create at Montserrat College of Art!
Let’s Make Art
Make art during our faculty-run workshops with other accepted students.
Montserrat by Department
Meet faculty and department chairs while viewing work produced by students from each department.
Life in Beverly
Our Campus Life office will talk about living in the residence halls, campus activities and events, and being a part of the Beverly community.
“How Do I Pay for Montserrat?”
Attend info sessions and meet with our Student Financial Services team! We’re here to help!
Housing
We know you want to see what kind of on-campus housing we have. Now you can check it out!
Filing for financial aid
Financial Aid packages, including need-based aid, will begin being issued in January.
- You will be receiving information from our Financial Aid office approximately two weeks from receiving this acceptance packet. Once your FAFSA is received, your package will include any need-based institutional, federal and state awards, grants and loans.
- All applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA and should do so as soon as possible by going online at studentaid.gov
- For financial aid specific questions, please contact the Student Financial Services Office at ext. 1174 or at [email protected]
Now is the time to apply for financial aid
We encourage you to apply for financial aid as soon as possible to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. You need to complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. You may apply after December 1, 2024.
To start the application process, you must first create and secure an FSA ID. This can be done by visiting studentaid.gov. Both you and your parents will need to sign up for a Federal Student Aid username and password.
The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA form is MARCH 1, 2025.
If you need assistance completing your FAFSA, please reach out, and we’d be happy to help. Remember, the earlier you apply, the greater your chances of receiving assistance. The FAFSA form will ask for information reported on your 2023 tax returns.
We will continue to review FAFSA applications after March 1, 2025, however, the amount of funds available to award may decrease over time. Award letters are emailed and mailed out beginning in January. Contact the Student Financial Services office for questions about FAFSA, the filing process, scholarship searches, or financing options.
Financial Aid Calendar
DECEMBER | Remember to obtain an FSA ID for you and a parent by going to: studentaid.gov Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA form online after December 1, 2024 at: studentaid.gov Look for scholarship information at: fastweb.com | finaid.org | scholarships.com |
JANUARY | Award letters begin going out in January. Respond to requests from the Financial Aid Office for documents including Tax Returns for the 2023 year. |
FEBRUARY | The Priority Deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, 2025. |
MARCH–APRIL | Meet with our Student Financial Services Team to review your award letter. Research financing options such as payment plan, PLUS loan, or private loan. Determine the amount that needs to be financed (cost of attending minus financial aid awarded.) |
JUNE | All first-time borrowers of Federal Stafford Loans must complete an Entrance Counseling session and a Master Promissory Note. Go to studentaid.gov to complete your session online. Students, not parents, must complete these two items. |
JULY | Billing deadline is July 15, 2025. Make sure any payments, payment plans, and/or loan applications have been completed. Any additional document requests and the student health insurance waiver form (if the student doesn’t need the health plan) should be complete. |
Housing
If you are interested in living in on-campus housing, you will need to submit a $275 housing deposit and complete a housing questionnaire.
- Housing will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis, as spaces remain available, and cannot be guaranteed for deposits received after May 1st.
- You’ll be emailed a housing survey to help our Campus Life staff determine your housing placement.
- The Campus Life Office will begin making housing assignments and issuing housing contracts in July. Information regarding what to bring will be issued.
- For housing specific questions, please contact our Campus Life Office at ext. 1135 or [email protected]
New Student Orientation
- The start of new student orientation is Saturday, August 23rd. All new students are required to attend this program.
- Over the summer, you will receive a link to the New Student Website, which will have information on orientation and additional forms needed for enrollment to the college.
- For information on orientation and student activities, please contact the campus life staff at [email protected]
Billing
- See 2025-26 tuition and fees here.
- Bills for Fall 2025 tuition and fees will begin being issued in June and payment arrangements must be completed by July 15th.
- Information on options to cover your balance, including payment plans, will be sent with student billing statements.
- For billing-specific questions, please contact the Student Financial Services Office at ext. 1174 or at [email protected]
Technology
- All Montserrat students are required to arrive on campus with a laptop that meets their curriculum requirements and an external hard drive for transferring and backing up work.
- Montserrat provides the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite ($50/mo value) and Microsoft Office Suite for the duration of your time here.
- We have outlined the basic requirements for a laptop, along with some model recommendations if you will be purchasing a new computer. These details can be found on the Student Financial Services page.
- Your Montserrat email address and student account are created in the end of June. Students who deposit after June 15 will have accounts within 2 weeks of deposit. You will receive communication regarding activation via your personal email account on file; please make sure that email address is current and valid.
Support Services
- If you have a documented learning or physical difference and would like to secure any of the support services that are available at Montserrat, please submit a copy of your official assessment and documentation records to the Academic Access Studio.
- Upon receipt of this documentation, the Director of the Academic Access Studio will contact you to discuss support options.
- It is recommended that you begin this process prior to submitting an enrollment deposit and well in advance of registration and the start of classes.
- The center can be reached at [email protected]
The Bridge Program at Montserrat
Contact Information
ADMISSIONS
- Admissions Decisions
- Merit Scholarships
- Visiting Campus / Virtual Tours
- Transfer Credit Evaluations
978.921.4242 x1153 [email protected]
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Filing the FAFSA
- Tuition Payment Plans
- Loans
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Billing
- Health Insurance Waivers
978.921.4242 x1174 [email protected]
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
- Academic Programs
- Disability Accommodations
- Academic Advising
978.921.4242 x1602 [email protected]
STUDENT AFFAIRS & HOUSING
- Orientation
- Student Activities
- Immunization Forms
- Housing Placements
978.921.4242 x1130 [email protected]
REGISTRAR
- Transfer Credits (AP, dual enrollment, and college credits)
- High School & College Transcripts
978.921.4242 x1192 [email protected]
ACADEMIC ADVISING
- Class Scheduling
- Registration
- Freshman Surveys
978.921.4242 x1176 [email protected]
TECHNOLOGY
- Student Email Addresses (after July 1)
- Computer/Program Suggestions
978.921.4242 x1888 [email protected]