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• Submit all official high school transcripts
• To apply for federal student aid, complete the  using Salem State's federal code 002188. �į  

• Submit all official college transcripts
• To apply for federal student aid, complete the  using Salem State's federal code 002188. �į  

 and check your Tasks Tile for any outstanding items.

Note: If you are a Continuing and Professional Studies student, do not sign-up for orientation. Please contact Samantha “Sam” Cosentino, Student Success specialist for next steps, scosentino@salemstate.edu  

Book an appointment , or call 978.542.4923.

Log into Canvas here. Note that you may not have access until 24-48 hours after you log into Navigator. Begin completing your orientation modules on Canvas. �į   

If you have questions about orientation, please reach out to orientation@salemstate.edu or call 978.542.7455. 

Placement Testing 

During orientation, you will take a short math placement exam in Accuplacer. The exam takes about 40 minutes to complete. The Reading Accuplacer can be taken anytime in your first semester. More information regarding these placement exams can be found in the 2025-26 Salem State University Academic Catalog. 

• Create a Federal Student Aid ID and submit the ). Salem State's school code is 002188. 
• If you have any tuition waivers or scholarship paperwork (Ex. Adams scholarship) financial aid needs that paperwork. It should be faxed to 978.542.6876 or emailed to navcenter@salemstate.edu
• You can also check your Navigator account for "to do" items.
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Salem State University offers many ways for students and families to pay for their education. Most people begin by applying for financial aid and confirming their award letter. If financial aid does not cover the entire cost of attending, the university has other options to help students pay their bill.  

One aspect of a student’s bill is potentially waivable is the school sponsored health insurance. If students have healthcare coverage, they can and save $2,756.  

Ways to pay your bill: 

• Enroll in an interest-free monthly payment plan through TouchNet, (plan enrollment is a $40 non-refundable fee). Review the . Enrollment for fall plans is mid-July, spring plan is mid-December and summer plans is mid-May.
• Private student loans also help pay for college. These loans are available through banks, credit unions, online lenders and other financial institutions. Begin your private loan search by visiting our .
• PLUS loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Once your student has filled out a FAFSA, parents can . 

All students should make themselves familiar with the university’s refund policy. 

If you have questions regarding your bill, financial aid status, or your transcript, please contact:  

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• Phone: 978.542.8000 �į
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*Please note that you may have to wait to be seen.  

You must be in full-time status with at least 12 credits per semester to live on campus.

Housing Application Process

• Pay your $300 housing deposit in Navigator:
  • Log into Navigator and select "Financial Account", then "Make a Housing eDeposit", then "Spring 2026", then "Housing Deposit CC Spring" OR "Housing Deposit eCheck Spring"
  • Notify housing@salemstate.edu that you've made your housing deposit
• Complete your housing application in the housing portal with the same username and password as your Navigator Account. Spring and late applicants will be assigned a room from residence life.
  • Once housing assigns your room, you will be able to view your room and roommate details in the housing portal.
  • Move-in information will be sent to your Salem State e-mail address.

• All resident students must maintain the minimum meal plan as required by the residence hall assigned. 

• For details, review the dining meal plan webpage. Students may upgrade their plan. 

• Commuter students are welcome to purchase a meal plan.  

For additional information about Dining on campus visit our .