Financial Aid

Students who already receive financial aid and who intend to participate in an off-campus program sponsored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges will continue to receive financial aid although the amount allocated for work/study may be adjusted. Any students, even those not currently receiving financial aid, can apply for aid based on economic eligibility.

Financial aid applications will be available in early January for the following school year. Students desiring an early evaluation should have the application completed and mailed to the processing center by the deadline determined by the financial aid office. A photocopy of the application must be sent directly to the financial aid office on campus at the same time.

All off-campus programs sponsored by the Colleges require a non-refundable deposit of $350.00. If the payment of the $350.00 presents a significant and demonstrable burden, an applicant should submit a deposit waiver request form, available from the Office of Off-Campus Programs, which would allow payment of a reduced deposit. The financial aid office should be alerted at the time the application for the program is submitted.

Students who intend to participate in an off-campus program sponsored by another institution will not receive institutional aid from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Students should also check into how their other financial aid may be affected by participation in an off-campus study program sponsored by another institution.

Students with questions about financial aid matters should seek the advice of the financial aid officers on campus well in advance of submitting their applications for participation.