First-Year Next Steps
This list is helpful for families whose student will be entering their first year.
- Sign up for the Husson Family newsletter. It’s free!
- Join the Official Husson University Family Group
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – the first step in applying for financial aid.
- Visit campus through a tour or event.
- Submit the tuition deposit.
- Student activates their Husson network and email account.
- Student takes the math assessment. Notification will be emailed to your student starting in May.
- The deadline to submit required documents for financial aid is June 16, 2026.
- Review and sign up for a tuition payment plan (if needed).
- Apply for housing. All full-time, first- and second-year Husson University undergraduate students must live in the campus residence halls
- Choose a dining plan.
- Download and install the EagleSafe app for instant access to Safety & Security, campus information and resources, and notifications about emergencies or weather closings.
- Learn about FERPA.
- Students access the student portal to view billing statements, make payments, upload important documents and immunization records, process insurance waiver.
- Tuition Bills due by August 3, 2026: All account balances (tuition, fees, room & board, etc.) minus any pending financial aid are due in full for the Fall semester.
- Review the packing list.
- Complete the Student Health Insurance Waiver and immunization records by September 8, 2026. All students are required to have health insurance.
- First-time student borrowers of federal loans must complete a Loan Agreement and Entrance Counseling.
- Student registers car for parking on campus. (It’s free!)