Everything you need to know about financial aid and paying for your Wellesley education.
Student Financial Services (SFS), located in the Schneider Center, is a one-stop destination for both prospective and returning students. The SFS staff is here to assist students and their families in understanding the aid application process, parent and student loans, payment plans, and more. Whether or not you receive financial aid, we are here to help your family figure out how to pay for college. We are confident that a Wellesley education is one of the best investments your family can make.
Wellesley may be more affordable than you think. Nearly 60% of Wellesley students receive aid. Our financial aid budget is more than $84 million. The average annual grant is $66,842—that’s money you don't have to pay back.
Explore below the three ways to get a sense of what your actual financial aid package might be at Wellesley.
Instant Net Price Estimator
The Instant Net Price Estimator provides a quick estimate of your cost to attend Wellesley. Select your number of siblings in college and family income, and you’ll get an initial look at what a Wellesley education may cost you. The Instant Net Price Estimator was created by a Wellesley economics professor!
Let’s get more specific Detailed Estimates
MyinTuition, Wellesley’s Quick College Cost Estimator
MyinTuition asks only six simple financial questions. By providing family income, home value, and savings, the tool will tell you what you might expect to pay for your first year at Wellesley. Similar to the Instant Net Price Estimator, MyinTuition was also created by the same Wellesley economics professor!
Net Price Calculator
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 in the planning process.
Student Financial Services
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481