Financial Aid Overview
The Harvey Mudd education is an expensive one, and the College is committed to working with families to ensure that a Harvey Mudd education is available to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Below are a few key points relating to financial aid at HMC.
Need-blind Admission & Meeting Full Need
- We are need-blind in our admission process for all U.S. citizens and permanent residents, meaning that we make all admission decisions without consideration of a student鈥檚 financial need.聽
- We meet 100% of demonstrated need through a combination of scholarships, grants, loans and work study.
There are only a handful of colleges in the country who can say that they are both need blind and meet 100% of demonstrated need, and we are pleased to be one of them.
Approximately 70% of Mudders receive some sort of financial aid and 50% receive need-based financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Need-based financial aid
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () and the . Harvey Mudd is committed to meeting 100% of a student鈥檚 demonstrated financial need as demonstrated through the information on these forms. Deadlines will vary according to application plan (Early Decision vs. Regular Decision).
Merit-based financial aid
Harvey Mudd offers several merit awards and most don鈥檛 require a separate application. Most merit awards are $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. Only three of our merit scholarships require applications. All students are considered for the others.聽
International Students
Harvey Mudd provides financial support for a limited number of full-time enrolled students each year. We are need aware in our admission process for international students seeking aid. International students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid (except under the California Dream Act of 2011).
There are merit awards available for international applicants.