We are unable to consider requests for reconsideration of the FC due to circumstances such as cash flow problems or consumer debt. Requests for reconsideration must be accompanied by documentation. If a student is determined to have financial aid eligibility, the College puts together a financial aid package, which generally consists of a combination of grant, loan, and work-study aid. These three types of assistance may be funded by institutional, federal, and state sources. Grant Aid Grants are gifts that do not need to be repaid.
Grant funding comes from institutional, federal , and state sources.
Mount Holyoke requires all student to apply for appropriate federal and state grants. Mount Holyoke College Grant College grants are based on demonstrated financial aid eligibility as determined by the College and are funded by endowment earnings, the annual operating budget, and gifts from alumnae, parents, and friends. Therefore, the Mount Holyoke grant is reduced by the amount of the federal or state grant. If a student fails to meet the appropriate deadline or to complete the required paperwork to determine eligibility for government grants, the College will not provide an institutional grant to make up the lost government funding. This grant is awarded to students with high demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal guidelines.