The Amherst College Office of Financial Aid continues to serve as leaders in the principles and administration of financial aid by elevating the needs of students, and by delivering limits with grace and respect for diverse cultures so that all students and families feel heard and seen. The College’s cultural diversity requires a practice of continual learning so that equity in policies reflects culturally relevant practices. Staff balance a student-centered culture with the responsible stewardship of all financial aid funds. We emphasize and model the partnership in funding, as students, families and the College work together to develop a financing plan.
Welcome to Notes Concerning Your Financial Aid Offer at Amherst College for the 2024-25 academic year!
These Notes Concerning Your Financial Aid Offer are intended to:
- Inform and educate students and families about Amherst's financial aid processes, procedures and aid news.
- Provide an overview and your next steps in the financial aid process, including the completion of your financial aid application, the finalization of your financial aid offer, and the completion of the federal verification process if your FAFSA form is selected.
- Introduce other resources available to you to make your Amherst education a reality, such as family financing options.
Financial aid information is communicated to you via your Amherst student email, and all aspects of your financial aid application and aid offer can be found on the Financial Aid Portal. Navigation through the sections of this publication and our website can be found to the left.
We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors at Amherst and we look forward to working with you to make your Amherst College experience a great one!
