Navigating Financial Aid
"We鈥檙e here to assist and have compiled our best tips to help you navigate the process."
"We鈥檙e here to assist and have compiled our best tips to help you navigate the process."
Hello!
We know financing your education is an important consideration when applying for college. Bryn Mawr is committed to access and affordability with aid packages that meet 100% of a student's demonstrated need. This past year, for example, we awarded over $42 million in aid and the average financial aid package was over $65,000 with 80% of our students receiving some form of aid. October is a great time to get started on your financial aid application. At Bryn Mawr, remember that we require two forms to apply鈥攖he CSS Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We also understand that families may feel overwhelmed about navigating the financial aid process. But don鈥檛 worry, you鈥檙e not alone. We鈥檙e here to assist and have compiled our best tips to help you navigate the process.
Wishing you the best of luck in your college search!
Joanne Sullivan
Dean of Financial Aid
My Top Tips
We hope these tips help! Once you are ready to get started, check out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid at Bryn Mawr.
One of the most important things you can do is to begin the financial aid process as soon as possible. The CSS Profile Free Application opened on October 1st, and Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA) opens on December 1st. While you鈥檙e waiting for the FAFSA to open, which you鈥檒l need to complete the application.
Make sure you know when your financial aid applications are due and set reminders on your calendar to keep track of your submission due dates. You can find our Financial Aid Deadline dates here.
We know the financial aid process can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you鈥檙e doing it for the first time. Interested in learning more about how you can pay for college? Review our types of financial aid. Wondering what policies might impact your eligibility for aid? Our Policies in Detail page has lots of important information
If you鈥檙e interested in knowing more about your estimated out of pocket expense and finding out if Bryn Mawr is a good financial fit, we have 2 great estimator tools to help. When used correctly, these tools can begin to give you a good sense of what to expect.
Once you鈥檝e submitted your financial aid applications, be sure to regularly check your financial aid portal for updates. Our office will use the portal and email to communicate with you if there鈥檚 additional documentation we need to help finalize your financial aid offer.
Questions about Financial Aid?
We know that families have many questions when it comes to navigating the financial aid process. Contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at finaid@brynmawr.edu for our assistance.