Emerson College’s financial assistance program helps qualified students and their families finance students’ education. Sources of assistance include one or more of the following: scholarships, grants, employment, and loans. Institutional funds at Emerson College are packaged on the basis of both financial eligibility and academic merit. All federal funds are packaged on the basis of financial eligibility. The responsibility for financing a college education initially rests with students and their families. Assistance is provided by the College as a supplement to families’ efforts. Anyone wishing to apply for financial assistance should access the website at emerson.edu/finaid. International students are not eligible to receive need-based financial assistance. Only citizens or permanent residents of the United States are eligible to apply for need-based financial assistance. International students should evaluate the cost of studying at Emerson and be prepared to finance the total cost of their education.
College Costs and Student Expense Budgets
The total cost of attending an institution is an important factor in family financial planning. The tuition, food and housing, and other fees and charges compose the majority of an Emerson student’s expenses. However, books and supplies, personal needs, and transportation must also be included in the Cost of Attendance (COA). Students and parents should allow for inflation when considering financing four years of attendance at Emerson. For students who enter in the Fall 2024 semester or later, the College estimates that a residence hall student should be prepared for costs of approximately $85,504 for the nine months of the academic year. A student living off campus should expect approximate costs of $82,450, which includes an estimated amount for nine months of rent and off-campus expenses.
For students who entered in the Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 semesters, approximate costs include $84,672 for on-campus and $81,618 for off-campus. For students who entered prior to Fall 2019, approximate costs include $83,968 for on-campus and $80,914 for off-campus.
All of the expenses listed above are used to determine the student’s college budget; they are not the billed costs for the College. When the Office of Financial Aid reviews an application to determine a student’s financial eligibility, this entire college budget is used as a base, rather than merely the amount of the tuition and food/housing billed.
For more detailed information on costs, financial assistance, and financing options, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624, or 617-824-8655 (option 2), or visit its website at emerson.edu/finaid.
Donor Scholarships at Emerson College
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Emerson College is proud to offer a variety of scholarships that support students across many areas of study. These donor-funded scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific eligibility criteria set by the donors, and each one reflects a meaningful investment in our community.
The Office of Financial Aid manages the awarding process. When a scholarship is intended for students within a particular department, we collaborate with that department to help select recipients. Because these scholarships are funded through individual endowments, availability can vary each year depending on the fund’s balance.
To be considered for most donor scholarships, students must complete a financial aid application and demonstrate financial need, unless otherwise noted. While these scholarships are generally not renewable, some exceptions may apply. Funding is not guaranteed annually, and awards are available only to full-time students enrolled in fall and/or spring semesters.
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