Financial Aid

Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid!

At Bryn Mawr, we view financing higher education as a partnership between the student and the student's family, the state and federal governments, and the College. Our team of financial aid counselors thoroughly reviews each student's application to understand their unique circumstances. Bryn Mawr offers a transformative education, and our team is here to support you throughout this process!

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Apply for Financial Aid

What type of student are you?

The financial aid application process — including requirements and key deadlines — varies depending on where you are on your academic journey.
Get details specific to your situation by following the pathways provided here.

Domestic First-Year Applicants

International First-Year Applicants

Current Students

Graduate Students

Postbac Students

Illuminating Financial Aid

Get our latest tips on navigating the aid process.

Navigating Financial Aid

by Joanne Sullivan, Dean of Financial Aid

"We’re here to assist and have compiled our best tips to help you navigate the process."

Mawr Insight: The Summer Before Senior Year

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"There’s a lot you can do the summer before senior year to prepare for the college application cycle. And trust me, when you’re in the swing of the school year, you’ll be glad you did!"

Mawr Insight: Application Planning 101

with Emma Carney '25

"Knowing your limits and being realistic with yourself is one of the most important skills to develop before, at, and after college."

Spotlight: Financial Wellness

Bryn Mawr received a $1.3 million Pew Grant in 2024 to expand our holistic approach to wellness. Meet our financial wellness counselor, find resources, and register for events focusing on money management, budgeting, and credit.

Financial Wellness Resources

Register for a Wellness Event

Wondering how much aid your family might be eligible for?

Grab your parents, set aside an hour, and get friendly with college cost estimator tools like MyinTuition and the Net Price Calculator. When used correctly, they'll begin to give you a sense of what schools like Bryn Mawr would cost for you. Note that we are in the process of updating both these calculators to include the Bryn Mawr Beacon initiative.