Financial Aid
Approximately 75 percent of Brandeis undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance each year. This includes aid from federal, state and private resources - as well as Brandeis.
Members of the Class of 2011 were offered $10 million in grants and scholarships by Brandeis. The average award is more than $23,256, and ranges from $2,500 to full direct costs.
Any student who believes the cost of attending Brandeis might present a financial hardship is encouraged to apply for financial aid.
Aid packages are awarded one year at a time and may vary from year to year, depending on a variety of factors that include changes in family income, the cost of attending Brandeis and the amount of financial aid available. Families must reapply for need-based financial aid each year.
Applying for Aid (U.S. applicants)
To apply for need-based or merit-based financial aid, you must submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (CSS Code 3092) and, if applicable, the Business/Farm Supplement and Noncustodial Parent's PROFILE. To file the PROFILE online, visit:
On a case by case basis, Brandeis may request income-tax returns or other documents to determine financial aid eligibility.
Those applying for early decision should submit their financial aid materials by Nov. 15 for Early Decision 1 and Jan. 1 for Early Decison 2. Those applying for regular decision have until Feb. 1 to submit the proper materials.
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/.
Applying for Aid (international applicants)
Brandeis is recognized for its competitive program of scholarship and financial aid for international students. We require all students seeking aid to complete either the International Student Financial Aid Application provided by the College Board or Brandeis' International Student Application for Financial Aid (download PDF here).
Students whose parents are working in the United States must also submit the CSS PROFILE need analysis from the College Board. This is available online at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp. International students in the United States must indicate on the Common Application whether they are seeking financial aid even if they are not eligible for US federal monies.
For more information:
Office of Student Financial Services
Usdan 120
781-736-3700
781-736-3719 (fax)
www.brandeis.edu/offices/sfs/
sfs@brandeis.edu
