Estimate your financial aid

A Skidmore education might be more affordable than you think.

Did you know that Skidmore annually gives nearly $70 million in financial aid, with 99% awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need? And that more than half of our students receive need-based grants?

Use one of our two calculators to get an estimate of how much financial aid Skidmore College is likely to award you. It is an easy way to get a sense of affordability for your family before financial aid and admission applications are due. Remember, early awareness allows more time to consider financing options and for parents and students to have candid conversations about budgeting, student loan indebtedness and more.

 

Class of 2028 applicants

• To apply for Skidmore grant assistance, begin by checking “yes” on the Skidmore Admission application to the question asking: Are you applying for financial aid?
• When completing the Skidmore Admission application and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, be sure to use your correct Social Security number. While the Social Security number is not required on the admission application, it is required when applying for financial aid. Delays in matching your financial aid and admission applications will occur if you do not provide your name and Social Security number as they appear on your Social Security card.
• The CSS Profile is required for Skidmore grant eligibility determination.
• The FAFSA is required for federal aid eligibility determination.

Six Skidmore family financial aid scenarios

Below, courtesy of the MyinTuition Quick College Cost Calculator, is a listing of six Skidmore family scenarios, from lower- to higher-income families (grant awards are highlighted in yellow).

*Keep in mind these are general approximations of financial aid awards based on income, assets, etc.

 For more information, please visit Skidmore Financial Aid Office.