Financial aid offers for returning students with complete financial aid applications were released starting June 13th. Financial aid renewal applications are read in the order they are received, so if your renewal application process is not complete, please take a moment to do so now.
鈥淭he most rewarding part of the work that we get to do is to provide the resources that truly make an Amherst education affordable.鈥� 鈥擥ail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid
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We are excited to see you and to assist you with your financial aid needs and questions!
Applications for renewal of financial aid 2024-25 are overdue. Returning students who wish to apply for financial aid for 24-25 must complete the financial aid renewal process immediately.
Fall 2024 billing email notifications will be sent July 15, 2024 from the Student Accounts Office. The balance is due by August 15, 2024. Additional online billing statements are issued monthly and include any miscellaneous charges, fees, fines and/or credits that are posted to the student鈥檚 account. Additional billing information is available from the Student Accounts Office.
All payment plan arrangements through Nelnet Campus Commerce to cover the fall term balance must be established and up to date by the payment due date of August 15th.
The Financial Aid Portal is the place to find details of your renewal financial aid application, required documents (which may change after the initial application review), and customized messages related to your financial aid application or financial aid offer.
We have awarded nearly $80 million in Amherst scholarships this year. That鈥檚 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. More than 75% of Amherst graduates in the Class of 2023 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 $68,000. So the majority of our students pay less鈥攐ften far less鈥攖han the cost of attendance.鈥�
鈥擥ail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid
The My inTuition tool will give you an early cost estimate using six basic financial questions.
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