Your financial aid package is tailored just for you and your financial need. Berea starts with our no tuition commitment, and then funds as much housing and food as your federal Student Aid Index allows. Berea is one of only a few colleges nationwide that does not include loans to meet a student’s calculated financial need. 

In order to create the best financial aid package possible, we blend generous funding from Berea with federal and state grants, a federal work college scholarship, your outside scholarships, and additional awards you may be eligible for. As required by federal regulations, your financial aid is based on your household income and, in some cases, your FAFSA might require a family contribution.  These scenarios map sample financial aid packages but your personalized financial aid package will be intentionally designed to meet your financial need.

* Expected Contribution is derived from the Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by your FAFSA.

We offer several tools to give you an initial estimate of your expected financial contribution. While these tools provide a good estimate as a starting point, they are not a guarantee of financial eligibility, admission, or financial aid. Please note that the results generated by these tools are based on initial limited information and don’t consider any special circumstances unique to your family or future changes that may impact your family contribution.

The Net Price Calculator offers a more detailed and personalized estimate of your parent and student contributions, as well as an estimated financial aid offer. Please note, this calculator does not guarantee an offer. It is a tool for your family to use for planning purposes.