OpenFieldBowdoin Comprehensive Need-Met Financial Aid Grant
Historic financial aid initiative guaranteeing 100% of demonstrated financial need is met with grants rather than loans for every admitted domestic and international undergraduate student.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated top-tier academic rigor and leadership in high school curriculum (unweighted GPA typically 3.9+)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 105+ for non-native English speakers
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required (Undergraduate admissions)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Common Application or Coalition Application, Bowdoin supplemental essays, and official high school transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Counselor recommendation and two academic teacher evaluations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% demonstrated financial need met with zero loans (grants typically range from $40,000 to $82,000/year covering tuition, room, and board)
- Application fee
- $65 (need-based fee waiver easily requested)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $66,500/year (fully offset by need-based grant funding for qualifying families)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bowdoin College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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