Financial Aid Resources

Breaking down the financial aid process

Hopkins has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the nation. The resources below help explain our process—from how we determine your eligibility to what goes into our financial aid offers—and break down what our financial commitment means for you and your family.

Affording Hopkins

Learn how we make Hopkins financially possible for all of our admitted students, regardless of their family’s financial background.

Financial Aid 101

We break down common terminology you’ll see in the financial aid process, like “grants,” “scholarships,” and “need-blind admissions.”

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Applying for Financial Aid

In this video, our admissions team explains the financial aid process for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, eligible non-citizens, and students with DACA or undocumented status, including what information you’ll need to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Applying for Financial Aid as an International Student

If you’re applying as an international student, your financial aid process will look slightly different. We explain how financial aid works for you and your family and what information you’ll need on hand.

financial circumstances shouldn’t limit your potential

If your family demonstrates you can only pay part of college costs, or none at all, we cover the rest. Follow our step-by-step instructions to apply for need-based scholarships.

Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid

ESTIMATION TOOLS

We want to make sure every admitted student can afford to come to Hopkins and fully participate in our community. Discover what this means for your family with our tools for estimating your college costs.

MYINTUITION QUICK COST ESTIMATOR

Answer six basic questions for a quick, ballpark estimate of your college costs. You’ll need to know your family’s total income, the market value of your home, and your parents’ savings and other assets.

GET STARTED WITH MYINTUITION

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

This tool uses questions similar to those on the CSS Profile to provide a more detailed estimate of your net price—the amount your family will be responsible for paying. You’ll need tax returns for your parents or legal guardians. Be as specific as you can to ensure the most accurate estimate.

CALCULATE YOUR NET PRICE

connect with our staff

We offer financial aid events throughout the year and multiple options to connect with our staff so you can get your questions answered.

Financial Aid 101 Event

Hear from our Student Financial Support team about how we determine your financial aid eligibility, what goes into our financial aid offers, and strategies for covering your college costs. We offer sessions for both U.S. and international applicants.

Talk To An Adviser

Our financial aid advisers are dedicated to helping you and your family understand and evaluate your financial aid options. If you have questions or need assistance throughout the process, you can reach out to us.