Financial Aid for Incoming and Current Students

Colgate meets 100 percent of all admitted students' demonstrated financial need. Through this investment we support access to quality education for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Applying for Aid

Prospective students will be considered for Colgate’s need-based aid only when they apply for financial aid before an admission decision is made.

Prospective first-year students

Transfer students

Current students

For US citizens and permanent residents, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form required to apply for federal grants, loans, and work study. An additional application is required to apply for financial aid from Colgate.

Net Price Calculator

Domestic prospective students may learn more about the aid for which they may be eligible by using the net price calculator.

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

Applicant Portal

Applicants receive access to the portal after submitting the admission application. Log in to check the status of your financial requirements.

APPLICANT PORTAL

An Average Award

An average financial aid award — $52,075 — comprises:

Colgate grant: $46,775
Campus job: $2,800
Student loan: $2,500

WHAT IS IN AN AWARD?

Meeting Your Need

We meet 100% of accepted students' demonstrated need with a combination of grants, part-time employment, and a modest student loan.

First-Year Award Recipients

In the Class of 2021, 41% of students receive financial aid.

Minimize Debt

The average four-year debt for Colgate students is only $15,500.

Colgate is committed to ensuring quality education is affordable for all of our accepted students.

While the university supports efforts to improve access to higher education, for the vast majority of aid recipients, the Colgate financial aid program is far more generous than the Excelsior Scholarship, as we cover room and board, and study abroad, which are left out of the state plan. In addition, Colgate meets 100 percent of a family’s demonstrated need.