Financial Aid
Your education is a shared investment.
At Alma, we’re committed to making your college experience accessible, valuable and affordable. Investing in your future is one of the most important steps you’ll ever take. That’s why we work hard to remove barriers that might stand in the way of your success. When you’re accepted into Alma College, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging between $28,000 and $36,000 per year. Alma also offers several special interest and geographic scholarships, and institutional need-based aid.
We’re here to help you and your family navigate the financial aid process from start to finish. Use the resources below to start your journey. And if you have questions along the way, our team is here to support you.
Questions about financial aid? Our topic-focused videos can help.
FAFSA is Open
- Register for an FSA ID prior to filing. Create your FSA account.
- Submit your FAFSA
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Use code 002236 to list Alma College on your FAFSA to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.
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Types of Aid
Types of Aid
Our expert team builds a customized package just for you.
Select and explore the types of aid we offer and how they can help you succeed.
Types of aid include:
- Grants (Institutional & Federal)
- Loans
- Scholarships
- Work-study (Federal)
Apply for Aid
Apply for Aid
Whether you are a first-year, transfer, current or graduate student, filling out your FAFSA is the first step to applying for aid.
Estimate Your Costs
Estimate Your Costs
We’re here to help create a sustainable plan for your education. Part of that is having a clear picture of the cost of college.
Check out our Cost of Attendance charts for different scenarios and programs.
Our net price calculator can help you and your family plan for your investment in an Alma education. When you answer some key questions, this tool can estimate how much financial assistance you may receive based on last year’s data.
Policies, Forms and Resources
Policies, Forms and Resources
How is financial need calculated? What forms do you need to submit in order to apply for scholarships? Our online library of policies, forms and resources has everything you need to understand the financial aid process.
Important Dates
Use these dates and deadlines to help you stay on track, or visit Applying for Aid for a general road map of the financial aid process.
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | FAFSA available for 2025-2026 academic year |
| June 30, 2025 | Deadline to file FAFSA for 2024-2025 academic year |
| July 1, 2025 | Deadline to file for Michigan State Aid |