Financial Aid

Hebrew College Financial Aid

Hebrew College's financial aid program is designed to ensure that, to the extent possible, financial need is not a barrier to study here. The College has an extensive financial aid program and assists students in finding outside sources of aid to further support their education. For more information, please contact Marilyn Jaye at 617-559-8642 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Applying for Financial Aid

Students must complete a Hebrew College financial aid form (download the application form PDF - 68k), file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and supply other documentation as required.

Preference in financial aid decisions is given to those who return their completed applications materials by the May 1 priority deadline. Financial aid decisions are based on both need and merit, and reflect the College's commitment to admit students regardless of financial need.

Qualifying for Financial Aid

To qualify for financial aid, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted as a degree-seeking student or currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at least half-time (definition varies by program)

• Maintain satisfactory progress in his or her course of study

 No one who owes a refund on a federal grant or is in default on a federal educational loan will qualify for financial aid.

Any award is subject to revision if the student alters the number of credits he or she is carrying, or if the student's financial situation changes. The College will also make adjustments if there are discrepancies between a financial aid application and supporting documentation.

Hebrew College reserves the right to withhold financial support from students who have not met their financial obligations to the College.

Federal Stafford Loans are low-interest loans made to students through banks, credit unions, and savings and loan institutions. Repayment may extend over a five- to ten-year period commencing six months after the student graduates or falls below half-time status. Stafford Loans may be subsidized or unsubsidized; in the former case, applicants must demonstrate financial need by filing the FAFSA.

Students receiving federal Stafford loans are subject to federally mandated refund regulations. Please check with the Financial Aid Officer for further information: 617-559-8642 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hebrew College strives to ensure that no qualified student is prevented from enrolling for financial reasons. Several means of financial aid are available, including tuition discounts for Jewish educators and Jewish communal workers. The College also helps students identify additional funding sources, such as community scholarships and federal loan programs.

For more information, please call Marilyn Jaye at 617-559-8642 or 800-866-4814 x8642, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Other Sources of Aid

The following summary highlights a variety of ways to help finance a Hebrew College education. Many public libraries have additional references about sources of grants and loans to undergraduate and graduate students. For additional information about federal financial aid programs, call 800-433-3243 or visit www.ed.gov. Other websites include the Higher Education Information Center at www.heic.org (1-877-ED-AID-4U) and www.salliemae.com.

Some financial aid sites have been identified as scams. Students are advised to avoid sites that 1) require a fee, 2) guarantee a scholarship or applicant's money back, 3) claim exclusive access to information, or 4) promise to fill out student applications. Websites only help students find scholarships; students must fill out all the forms.

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