Financial Aid
Brandeis is committed to meeting full demonstrated need for our incoming first-year students. Over 50 percent of Brandeis undergraduates receive need-based financial assistance each year. Any student who believes the cost of attending Brandeis might present a financial hardship is encouraged to apply for financial aid.
For the annual estimated costs of attending Brandeis, please click here. For help with estimating your cost of attendance and determining how much and what types of financial aid you may qualify for at Brandeis, please visit our Net Price Calculator for Prospective Students. (Please note that this tool should only be used as a guide for financial planning and does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial assistance.)
Members of the Class of 2014 were offered $9 million in grants and scholarships by Brandeis. The average need-based award approaches $35,000 and ranges from $2,500 to full tuition, room and board.
In order to guarantee full need is consistently met over the course of a student’s attendance at Brandeis, we ask that families resubmit their financial profile each year.
Applying for Aid (Domestic Applicants)
To apply for need-based or merit-based financial aid, you must submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (CSS Code 3092).
- If your parents/guardians own a business or a farm, you will be asked to submit complete copies of their prior-year business tax returns (i.e., Schedule C, Partnership, S-Corporation and U.S. Corporation).
- If you stated that your natural parents are divorced or separated, you will need to have your noncustodial parent (the parent with whom you do not live) complete the Noncustodial PROFILE.
On a case by case basis, Brandeis may request income-tax returns or other documents to determine financial aid eligibility.
Financial aid material deadlines:
- Early Decision Round I - Nov. 15
- Early Decision Round II - Jan. 1
- Regular Decision - Feb. 1
Please note that Brandeis does not require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, Code 002133) until you have been accepted to the University and have paid the University deposit. At that time, you may file this application online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
Direct Contact Information:
Office of Student Financial Services
Usdan 120
781-736-3700
781-736-3719 (fax)
www.brandeis.edu/offices/sfs/
sfs@brandeis.edu
Applying for Aid (International Applicants)
Brandeis offers a competitive program of scholarship and financial aid for international students. Each year, Brandeis University gives more than $1 million in scholarships to international students. Furthermore, we meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for international students who are admitted.
For further information, please visit our International Admissions website
