AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATION
Approximately 99 percent of all Ursinus students receive some form of assistance. For 2024-2025 Ursinus administered over $85 million in financial aid—nearly $60 million in the form of institutional scholarships and grants that do not have to be repaid. The funding for our institutional scholarships are partially underwritten by generous Ursinus alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations. Thousands of supporters are stepping up each year to help you afford Ursinus.
In addition to providing instruction and counseling on applying for need-based financial aid and determining eligibility for such funding, our office provides guidance on financing the cost of an Ursinus education via private student and parent loans and payment plans as well as information relating to bill charges, payments and federal student loans.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Prospective freshmen can apply for need-based financial aid by completing the FAFSA, available October 2025 for 2026-2027 academic year. Students can apply for admission prior to completing the FAFSA. If you do not intend to apply for need-based financial aid, you do not need to complete a FAFSA and will only need to apply for admission to the college.
Admission Deadlines
| Early Action | Early Decision 1 | Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | December 1 | February 1 |
Returning students applying for need-based aid must complete the FAFSA and submit all verification paperwork by April 1 for the upcoming academic year. See the returning student financial aid checklist.
Ursinus College has joined the College Cost Transparency Initiative as a partner institution
Ursinus College has made a commitment to employ the principles and standards of the College Cost Transparency (CCT) Initiative to help ensure that prospective and current student financial aid offers are communicated in a manner that is clear, accurate and helpful. By adhering to these principles and standards, we aim to provide transparent and reliable information to students and their families, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their financial obligations and educational choices. This commitment underscores Ursinus’s dedication to promoting fairness, accessibility, and clarity in the financial aid process, ultimately contributing to a more equitable higher education landscape.
- Prepare to complete the FAFSA - read here.
- Make sure to check out our social media pages for important information and additional outside scholarship opportunities
Information on Deferring Enrollment
Students have the ability to defer admission to Ursinus College for up to one academic year. If you choose to defer, your merit award will remain the same, including the Gateway, Reverend Rice and Zacharias Honor’s scholarships. Your need-based aid may change depending on your SAI (Student Aid Index) as determined by the FAFSA. If you were awarded Tuition Exchange, it is not guaranteed, should you defer. If your home institution approves your application next year, and if Ursinus College has enough spaces, we will make every effort to award you Tuition Exchange, but again, it is not guaranteed. Specialty Scholarships cannot be deferred.