OpenFieldAmherst College Need-Blind Full Financial Aid Package
Revolutionary loan-free financial aid guarantee meeting 100% of calculated financial need for all admitted students regardless of citizenship or family income.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 5% of secondary school graduating class (rigorous curriculum)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5+ or TOEFL 100+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable (SAT/ACT optional)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Common App personal statement and Amherst writing supplement
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic teacher recommendations and counselor report
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% demonstrated financial need met without loans (covers up to $85,000/year: tuition, housing, dining, travel)
- Application fee
- $75 USD (fee waiver available)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by grant aid for all eligible students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Amherst College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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