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Amherst College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students (Fall 2027)

Granting Body
Amherst College
Application Deadline
January 5, 2027
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Opportunity Overview

Amherst is need-blind for all students, domestic and international, and meets 100% of calculated need with no loans required. 82% of international students receive aid; the average international award in 2025-26 was over $84,000. SAT/ACT optional. Regular Decision deadline: 5 January 2027 (financial aid by 15 January).

Funding Benefits & Coverage

3 Benefits

100% of calculated need met

No loans required.

Need-blind admission

For all students, domestic and international.

Average international award

Over $84,000 in 2025-26; 82% of international students receive aid.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

3 Criteria
Apply through the Common App or Apply Coalition (ED 9 Nov or RD 5 Jan) and request aid by its deadline.
English test unless your last two years of school were in English (recommended: Duolingo 130 or IELTS 7.5); no provisional admission.
US entry restrictions (in force since 1 January 2026): student and exchange visas (F and J) are currently not issued to nationals of countries including Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Mauritania, or to holders of Palestinian Authority travel documents, unless they hold a passport of a non-restricted country or a valid visa issued before that date. Full list on travel.state.gov.

Required Documents

3 Docs
Common App or Apply Coalition application
Financial aid documents

13 Nov (ED) or 15 Jan (RD)

TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS Academic

Unless your last two years were in English

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: 100% of calculated need met, Need-blind admission, Average international award.

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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:United States
Degree level:Bachelor
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Jan 5, 2027

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