Financial Aid
Brandeis maintains a substantial aid program consisting of grants, loans and work awards. Approximately 63 percent of the undergraduate students enrolled at Brandeis receive university assistance. The staff of the Office of Student Financial Services is available to assist parents and students in planning to finance four years of undergraduate education.
Financial aid is awarded after a careful analysis of the family's ability to support the student's costs of education. The analysis is based on the information submitted by the family on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the PROFILE, and if applicable, prior-prior year federal income tax returns.
The student's eligibility for assistance is determined according to federal government regulations and university policies governing financial aid programs. Included in the analysis is the ability of the parent(s), if applicable, and the student to contribute from current and future income and assets. The difference between a family's ability to support the student and the actual costs of education is determined to be the student's financial need. The amount of each student’s financial aid award is based upon the financial need. Students with demonstrated financial need should expect some combination of scholarship, loan and/or work awards in their financial aid offer.
Starting with fall 2025 entrants, the Brandeis Commitment provides families within the specified income ranges below (assuming typical assets) a generous scholarship package covering either full or half tuition.
Total Income Range Total Grants and Scholarships
$75,000 or below Full Tuition
$75,001 - $200,000 Half Tuition
Brandeis meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for families who do not qualify for the Brandeis Commitment due to income or atypical assets.
For more information about this program, please visit the Brandeis Commitment webpage.