Financial Aid

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

Financial Aid at Amherst

May 30, 2017

“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

We Can Do This, Together

We award more than $50 million in Amherst scholarships every 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.  71% of Amherst graduates in the Class of 2017 graduated with no student loan debt. 

This approach makes us distinctive.  We are proud to say is 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 award last year was more than $50,000. So the majority of our students pay less – often far less – than the cost of attendance.

Gail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid

 

The Financial Aid Portal

Current students and applicants for admission can check the status of their financial aid application, view award information and important messages through our online financial aid portal. 

Application Status & Award Information
My Intuition Quick College Cost Estimator

Quick Cost Estimator

The MyinTuition tool will give you an early cost estimate using six basic financial questions. 

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MyinTuition Tool

Noteworthy News

Featured

Orientation Presentation: Money Matters

The Office of Financial Aid held five information sessions during First Year and Transfer Orientation (September 5 - September 15) on Money Matters.  Here is a copy of the Power Point  presentation that was offered.

Orientation Presentation Money Matters

Renewal Application Reminder

Renewal Application materials were due March 1, 2017. It's not too late to apply for renewal of your financial aid for next year.  Complete Renewal Application details can be found on the Renewal and Upperclass Applicants page.

FAQs About the 2016 1098-T

1098-T information is available from AC Data.  Frequently asked questions related to the 1098-T are answered by the Office of The Controller.

2016 1098-T FAQs
Immigration Resources

Resources for Undocumented and DACAmented Students

Legal, educational, on campus, and regional resources for undocumented students.

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