Tuition and other costs at UMass Amherst?

I'm starting to narrow down my college choices and UMass Amherst is one of them. Can anyone tell me more about the tuition fees there? Any information regarding financial aid or scholarships that I should keep in mind?

The tuition at UMass Amherst varies depending on whether a student is from Massachusetts or out-of-state. For in-state students, the tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year total approximately $17,770. For out-of-state students, it's around $40,450. These figures do not include room and board, which can add an estimated $16,710 onto the cost. However, it's important to note that costs can depend on the specifics of the housing and meal plan you select.

As for financial aid, UMass Amherst offers several options. Through their financial aid office, they provide a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study opportunities. They also use the FSA Student Aid Index (SAI) to determine a student's need, which will impact what type of financial aid they offer.

One of the UMass Amherst-specific scholarships is the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship which is given to students who have high MCAS scores and is for in-state students only. They also have a range of departmental and merit scholarships, so it's worth exploring your intended major's page for more information.

Remember, financial assistance varies wildly from student to student based on a number of factors, so it's crucial to fill out the FAFSA and the school's own financial aid forms to get a full understanding of what aid you could receive. It can be useful to use UMass Amherst's net price calculator (https://www.umass.edu/net_price_calculator/) to estimate the aid you might receive, but the actual amount could be higher or lower.