Helping Students and Families Afford College

Based on the guidance of public health officials and the state government, the Office of Student Financial Services will be suspending in-person office hours due to COVID-19. We remain committed to supporting you and your family during this time and encourage you to contact our office by phone or email for assistance.

In addition to providing instruction and counseling on applying for need-based financial aid and determining eligibility for such funding, our office provides guidance on financing the cost of a Brandeis education via private student and parent loans and payment plans as well as information relating to bill charges, payments and federal student loans.

SFS Policy Changes in Response to COVID-19

• If approved for a course overload of more than 22 credits, there will not be course overage charged for the spring 2021 semester. As always, there are no reductions/refunds for course loads below the normal rate of work.

• Spring 2021 bills will be available through the Student Account Center by Dec. 15, 2020.

• The due date for the Spring 2021 bill is January 15, 2021 but only payments received by December 31, 2020 can be included on the 2020 IRS 1098-T Tuition Statement.

• Monthly payment plans are available through Nelnet starting Dec. 15, 2020 ( five payments) or Jan. 15, 2021 (four payments). If you enroll in a plan after the first scheduled due date, all back payments are due at time of enrollment.

• We are now offering a five-month and four-month payment plans. See payment options for details.

• Walk-in service at SFS are suspended indefinitely. If you have questions about financial aid, billing or student employment, email sfs@brandeis.edu.

• Schedule an in-person appointment to complete your I-9 or to verify citizenship documentation.

• See the payment options page for information about the 529 Plan and monthly payment plans.

• Students can sign up for optional tuition insurance through GradGuard until Jan. 31, 2021.

• Until further notice, Brandeis will not be accepting cash payments. We continue to receive e-check and credit card payments through the Student Account Center. Review our payment options for more information. 

Brandeis values our students commitment and has always partnered with a tuition insurance plan to help families to protect their education investment.

GradGuard tuition insurance works to supplement the Brandeis tuition withdrawal refund policy to provide up to 100% refunds for medical withdrawals due to physical injury/illness and mental-health conditions. You may wish to consider purchasing this insurance to provide reimbursement when a student is unable to complete an academic term due to unforeseen circumstances, a covered accident, injury or other covered reason.

GradGuard Services and Information

• Tuition insurance coverage.
• COVID-19 coverage.
• Enrollment information.

We also coordinate all hourly on-campus student employment and maintain an up-to-date listing of all available on- and off-campus job opportunities.