Financial Aid | Amherst College

Office of Financial Aid

College is expensive. But at Amherst, it is affordable.

Gail Holt,
Dean of Financial Aid

We’re committed to making sure an Amherst education is affordable to every admitted student. Under our need-blind admission policy, your family’s financial circumstances will never affect whether you're admitted or not. Our financial aid program is regularly cited as one of the country's best.

Interested in applying to Amherst?

Learn about our generous scholarships, financial aid packages and more. You CAN afford Amherst.

Financial Aid Net Price Calculator

Find out how Amherst calculates your expected family contribution by using our Financial Aid Calculator.

Application Status and Award Notices

We don’t mail paper financial aid award letters or notices about incomplete applications to current or new students who have matriculated. These records may be accessed at the secure website amherst.edu/go/netpartner by entering your Amherst user name and password. The website permits current students and applicants for admission to check the status of their financial aid applications on-line. Financial aid awards for admitted and current students may also be reviewed on-line.