Financial Aid
Your education is a shared investment. At Alma, we’re committed to making your college experience accessible, valuable and affordable.
At A Glance
Investing in your future is one of the most important steps you’ll ever take. That’s why we work hard to remove barriers that might stand in the way of your success. When you’re accepted into Alma College, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging between $25,000 and $32,000 per year. Alma also offers several special interest and geographic scholarships, and institutional need-based aid.
We’re here to help you and your family navigate the financial aid process from start to finish. Use the resources below to start your journey. And if you have questions along the way, our team is here to support you.
Understand Your Aid
Understand Your Aid
Once you apply for financial aid, our expert team builds a customized package just for you. Depending on your situation, this could include institutional grants and scholarships, federal grants, loans and federal work-study opportunities. Explore the types of aid we offer and how they can help you succeed.
Apply for Aid
Apply for Aid
Whether you are a first-year, transfer, current or graduate student, filling out your FAFSA is the first step to applying for aid.
Estimate Your Costs
Estimate Your Costs
We’re here to help create a sustainable plan for your education. Part of that is having a clear picture of the cost of College. Our net price calculator can help you and your family plan for your investment in an Alma education. When you answer some key questions, this tool can estimate how much financial assistance you may receive based on last year’s data.
Policies, Forms and Resources
Policies, Forms and Resources
How is financial need calculated? What forms do you need to submit in order to apply for scholarships? Our online library of policies, forms and resources has everything you need to understand the financial aid process.
Important Dates
Use these dates and deadlines to help you stay on track, or visit Applying for Aid for a general road map of the financial aid process.
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| December 1 | FAFSA Filing Begins. File Your FAFSA |
| May 1 | Deadline to file for state aid |
| June 30 | Deadline to file for federal aid |