Financial Aid

We meet 100% of our students’ calculated need – for domestic and international students.

Financial Aid Refunds

Current semester balances reflected as a negative number on your billing statement and generated from financial aid will automatically be processed weekly on Wednesdays (funds must show as disbursed - as opposed to anticipated - on your statement). Please allow 2-3 business days for the funds to be deposited into your account. FAQs related to Finexio can be found here.

Credit balances unrelated to financial aid must be requested from the student by contacting Student Accounts at studentaccounts@amherst.edu from your Amherst College email address.

The Office of Financial Aid is in B-5 Converse Hall.

View Converse Hall on campus map

We are excited to see you and to assist you with your financial aid needs and questions!

Stop by our office and say hello.
Phone us at 413-542-2296. A staff member will answer your call during business hours.
Email us and we will reply to you as soon as possible.
Current students can schedule an appointment to speak with a dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check our FAQ for answers to questions about contacting us, how to view your financial aid information, student employment, and more.

FAQ

Financial Aid at Amherst

“The most rewarding part of the work that we get to do is to provide the resources that truly make an Amherst education affordable.” —Gail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid

Noteworthy News

September 4, 2023

Financial Aid Enhancements

Your financial aid package is just the first piece of support that Amherst College provides. We offer a number of resources that support students throughout their college experience. Look through our financial aid enhancements to see if you qualify.

Available Funds

October 2, 2023

2024-2025 Profile Available

Students applying for financial aid for 2024-2025 can complete the Profile form as of October 1, 2023. The FAFSA form will not be available until late December 2023. Current students and prospective students should complete the Profile and submit required documents. Awarded students will need to complete the FAFSA form once it is available. The completeness of your financial aid application can be checked on the Financial Aid Portal.

Applying For Financial Aid 2024-25

We Can Do This, Together

We have awarded more than $70 million in Amherst scholarships this year. That’s money dedicated solely to meeting the financial need of our students.

Students leave Amherst with an extraordinary education, a long list of exceptional accomplishments, and the freedom to build their future without the burden of student loan debt. Approximately 74% of Amherst graduates in the Class of 2022 graduated with no student loan debt.

This approach makes us distinctive. We are proud to say it also makes us a leader. Only a few colleges in the country can say what we can about financial aid:

Nearly 60% of our students receive financial aid. Our average financial aid offer last year was more than $66,000. So the majority of our students pay less—often far less—than the cost of attendance.”
—Gail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid