A HAMPSHIRE EDUCATION AFFORDABLE.
We are committed to making Hampshire affordable for you and your family. At Hampshire, we accept the brightest, most creative, and passionate students, regardless of their ability to pay.
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AID
Merit Scholarships
In addition to need-based financial aid, Hampshire College offers merit scholarships at the time of acceptance without consideration of financial need. Merit scholarships are based on a complete assessment of a student’s application (grades, co-curricular involvement, recommendations, etc). These scholarships are renewable all four years (eight semesters) as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
You can find detailed information on our merit scholarships at:
HAMP.IT/MERITSCHOLARSHIPS
Hampshire Grant
This is offered by the College to students based on financial need. The Hampshire Grant is awarded after federal, state, and other aid is considered.
Federal Financial Aid
This category of aid includes grants and loans sponsored by the U.S. government, such as the Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Direct Subsidized/ Unsubsidized and PLUS loans.
Students who have served in the military may be eligible for benefits under the G.I. Bill. Benefits may also be available to dependents of a veteran. Students can obtain more information from their local or regional veterans administration office. Students who are 100 percent eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill will also be considered for the Yellow Ribbon matching scholarship.
State Grants
Massachusetts and Vermont provide need-based grant funds that can be used at Hampshire College. If you live in another state, check your state’s financial assistance office for opportunities.
We understand that navigating the financial aid process can be tricky. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Student Employment
Hampshire College offers federal and institutional work-study funding. There are a variety of positions available throughout campus: in offices, in the library, in the dining commons, at the Farm, etc. Students have also found placements as America Reads tutors in pre-school, elementary, and afterschool programs. An effort is made to help students obtain positions that suit their interests, skills, and academic schedules, but it is each student’s responsibility to secure a job.
International Students
International students are eligible, based on academic performance, for scholarships to attend Hampshire College. These include merit scholarships and three available International Scholar Awards (one for full cost of attendance, and two for full cost of tuition). These scholarships are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic progress and continuous full-time attendance.
application
IT ONLY TAKES ONE EASY STEP TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID:
U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS COMPLETE THE
CSS Profile
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at www.fafsa.gov.
The FAFSA determines a student’s eligibility for federal aid based on the student’s family financial background. Hampshire College also uses this information to determine institutional need-based financial aid. This information is sent to Hampshire College when our school code is added to the FAFSA.
fafsa deadlines
• The FAFSA school code for Hampshire College is 004661
• Students and their parents must each obtain a federal student aid user ID (FSA ID) and password. This is used to electronically sign the FAFSA.
AID
Complete the CSS Profile, available online at cssprofile.collegeboard.org.
The CSS profile is used to determine a student’s financial need for institutional financial aid. The CSS Profile is sent to Hampshire College when our school code is added to the form.
• The CSS Profile school code for Hampshire College is 3447.
• A Noncustodial Profile might be required for students if your parents are divorced, separated, or never married and not living together.
Tips on completing the CSS Profile can be found online at:
HAMP.IT/FINAIDCSS
Hampshire College has invested in me, and it feels amazing; the generous gift of a $24,000 Phi Theta Kappa scholarship has changeD the course of my life.”
Once you have submitted your application for admission to Hampshire,
portal, Explore Hampshire, at explore.hampshire.edu/apply/status
• Using your Hampshire account; click on the “My Financial
• Log on again, using the same user name and password
• Review what documents are required, which are missing, your financial aid offer letter, and other important information about your aid application.