Office of Student Financial Services

The Brandeis Commitment

Brandeis University is making undergraduate education more affordable.

The Brandeis Commitment provides families within the specified income ranges below a generous scholarship package covering either full or half tuition  and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need in the first year.  In addition, the Commitment provides a four-year guarantee of total scholarship provided there is no major change to the family's financial circumstances or number in undergraduate college.
Total Income Range Total Grants and Scholarships
$75,000 or below Full Tuition
$75,001 – $200,000 Half Tuition

*Assuming typical assets (see FAQ); tuition does not include housing and food

What is the Brandeis Commitment?

The university has made a firm commitment to clarify the amount of aid incoming domestic students will receive and simplify the financial aid process for students and families. The commitment guarantees:

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At least half or full tuition

For domestic students whose families are in the income ranges above, they will receive a scholarship package of at least half or full tuition.

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100% of demonstrated financial need

A financial aid package that meets 100% of a domestic student’s demonstrated financial need in the first year with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and work, regardless of family income.

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Four-year guarantee

A four-year guarantee that students will receive the same level of total grants and scholarships each year, subject to the following conditions:

  • Starting with fall 2026 entrants
  • Will increase annually up to 3%, not to exceed the increase in tuition
  • Provided there is no major change to your family's financial circumstances or your family’s number of children in undergraduate college
  • For up to 8 semesters for first-year students and the needed remaining semesters for transfer students (not to exceed four-years of combined undergraduate education), excluding summer terms
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Flexibility around changes in financial circumstance

If your financial circumstances change, you can appeal for additional aid.


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