Brandeis University annually sponsors a number of National Merit Scholarships . Finalists who notify the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that Brandeis is their first choice are eligible for consideration. Brandeis is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III, and as such does not offer any scholarships based on athletic talent. Student athletes who need financial assistance are encouraged to apply for need-based financial aid. Need-based aid is available from federal, state, and private sources, including Brandeis University.
Most students qualify for low-interest educational loans from the federal government.
Many of these programs require no payment of principle or interest during college, however, as a loan, this funding source does require repayment. Usually, a loan is awarded first, followed by a work expectation. The remaining eligibility is met, in most cases, with University, federal and state government, and private grant assistance. Due to funding limitations, a small percentage of students may receive a capped University grant award that does not fulfill their calculated eligibility. Please contact Nicholas Senecal , Associate Director of Admissions for more information.