Financial Aid for Ada Comstock Scholars
Smith College welcomes and supports qualified students from all economic backgrounds. As part of the college’s commitment to access, affordability and equity, Smith has eliminated loans from its undergraduate financial aid packages for those students receiving institutional need-based aid, replacing those funds with institutional grants. The college will meet the full documented need, as determined by college policy, of all admitted students who apply for aid by the published deadlines.
Smith is also proud to partner with QuestBridge, a platform that connects students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education.
Part-time Ada Comstock Scholars enrolled in fewer than 8 credits per semester are not eligible for institutional aid.
This section is for prospective students applying for admission. If you are a current Ada Comstock Scholar, please go to the Student Financial Services website for financial aid deadlines and policies.
Applying for Aid & Determining Need
When to Apply
Do not wait until you have been accepted to Smith to apply for aid. If you may need institutional financial assistance during your tenure at Smith, apply for aid by the financial aid deadlines.
Applying for Aid After Deadlines
Ada Comstock Scholars who do not apply for financial aid by the published financial aid deadlines will be required to complete 32 credits at Smith before you are eligible to apply for institutional financial aid. This means that you would be eligible to receive only federal, state, and outside aid; no Smith Grant aid would be available until these credits are completed at Smith.
International Students
International Ada Comstock Scholars who do not apply for aid prior to admission are not eligible to receive institutional aid at any time.
How We Determine Need
Financial aid for Ada Comstock Scholars is need-based and is based on the premise that students pay for the cost of education to the extent that they are able, as calculated by a national formula and institutional policy, and that financial aid serves to supplement this effort.
Allowance for Others in College
The fees of undergraduate institutions attended by siblings of traditional students or children of Ada Comstock Scholars are considered in our aid calculations. The enrollment status of each person is verified in the fall. A change in institution or enrollment status may affect your grant aid. For future planning, contact us for the allowance amount used this year.
Forms & Deadlines
Document | Due |
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FAFSA (2023-24) Smith College Code: 002209 |
November 15, 2023 |
Smith Aid Application for Ada Comstock Scholars (2023-24) - Form also available on Net Partner | November 15, 2023 |
2021 student and spouse or partner (if applicable) signed federal tax returns (including W-2s) If you are not required to, and did not file taxes, please submit the Student Non-Filer Form and supporting 1099s and W-2s. Student Non-Filer Form (2021) - Form available on Net Partner |
November 15, 2023 |
2021 business tax returns, if applicable | November 15, 2023 |
*All students are required to apply for state aid if eligible. Failure to complete all of the state requirements will result in a loss of state grant eligibility. Smith College will not replace this lost assistance due to failure to complete the necessary state requirements. For more information on state aid, see Grant Aid.
Where to Send Forms
You can send your documents to us through the mail, via fax, or through Net Partner (Smith's financial aid portal). Instructions will be emailed to applicants after an admission application has been received by Smith Office of Admission. Please make copies of all documents submitted. Any documentation that is sent to the SFS Office through Net Partner should be sent in PDF format. Other formats may be incompatible with our system.
Smith College
Office of Student Financial Services
College Hall 106
10 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063
Fax: 413-585-2566
Document | Due |
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Smith Aid Application for Ada Comstock Scholars (2023-24) - Form is also available on Net Partner | November 15, 2023 |
Translated international income statement/tax return and 2021 U.S. tax returns (including schedules and W2s), if applicable. If you are not required to, and did not file taxes, please submit the Student Non-Filer form Student Non-Filer Form (2021) - Form is also available on Net Partner |
November 15, 2023 |
Where to Send Forms
You can send your documents to us through the mail, via fax, or through Net Partner (Smith's financial aid portal). Instructions will be emailed to applicants once an admission application has been received by the Smith Office of Admission. Please make copies of all documents submitted. Any documentation that is sent to the SFS Office through Net Partner should be sent in PDF format. Other formats may be incompatible with our system.
Smith College
Office of Student Financial Services
College Hall 106
10 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063
Fax: 413-585-2566
Document | Due |
---|---|
FAFSA Smith College Code: 002209 |
February 24, 2024 (Residents of MA, VT): You must file FAFSA by state aid deadlines*) |
Smith Aid Application for Ada Comstock Scholars (2024-25) - Form also available on Net Partner | February 24, 2024 |
2022 signed student and spouse or partner (if applicable) federal tax returns (including W-2s) If you are not required to, and did not file taxes, please submit the Student Non-Filer Form and supporting 1099s and W-2s. Student Non-Filer Form - Form also available on Net Partner |
February 24, 2024 |
2022 business tax returns, if applicable | February 24, 2024 |
All students are required to apply for state aid if eligible. Failure to complete all of the state requirements will result in a loss of state grant eligibility. Smith College will not replace this lost assistance due to failure to complete the necessary state requirements. For more information on state aid, see Grant Aid.
Where to Send Documents
You can send your documents to us through the mail, via secure fax or through Net Partner, Smith's financial aid portal. Instructions will be emailed to the applicant once an admission application has been received by the Smith Office of Admission. Please keep copies of all documents submitted. Any documentation that is sent to the SFS Office through Net Partner should be sent in PDF format. Other formats may be incompatible with our system.
Smith College
Office of Student Financial Services
College Hall 106
10 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063
Fax: 413-585-2566
Document | Due |
---|---|
Smith Aid Application for Ada Comstock Scholars (2024-25) - Form is also available on Net Partner | February 24, 2024 |
Translated international income statement/tax return and 2022 U.S. tax returns (including schedules and W2s), if applicable. If you are not required to, and did not file taxes, please submit the Student Non-Filer form Student Non-Filer Form - Form is also available on Net Partner |
February 24, 2024 |
Where to Send Forms
You can send your documents to us through the mail, via fax, or through Net Partner (Smith's financial aid portal). Instructions will be emailed to applicants once an admission application has been received by the Smith Office of Admission. Please make copies of all documents submitted. Any documentation that is sent to the SFS Office through Net Partner should be sent in PDF format. Other formats may be incompatible with our system.
Smith College
Office of Student Financial Services
College Hall 106
10 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063
Fax: 413-585-2566
Any documentation that is sent to the SFS Office through Net Partner should be sent in PDF format. Other formats may be incompatible with our system.
U.S. Tax Returns
If your family lives in the United States and files a U.S. tax return, you must also submit that return.
CSS PROFILE
If submission of the CSS PROFILE would cause significant financial hardship for your family, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services indicating your full name, citizenship, country of residence, and the amount your family can contribute annually to the cost of your Smith education.
Types of Aid
The student employment component of a financial aid award represents the opportunity to have a job on campus or through one of our off-campus employment partners. You are responsible for finding a position that aligns with your preferences and schedule, and are encouraged to apply early for the best selection of jobs.
You may work to earn money for books and supplies, to put towards your tuition accounts, or for personal spending money. There is no obligation to work all or any of the hours awarded, though income not earned is not replaced with other aid.
Ada Comstock Scholars with dependent children under the age of 18 will have the work component of their award replaced with the Balbach Grant. If you do not have a work study component to your award, you can still apply for jobs on campus after October 1 in the fall, and as of two weeks after classes begin in the spring.
For information about work-study at Smith College, see Student Employment.
Learn about the various financing options available to Ada Comstock Scholars.
Ada Comstock Scholars Cost of Attendance, 2023-24
Fees and aid for Ada Comstock Scholars will be based on the number of credits in which the student is enrolled on the 15th day of each semester. After that deadline, fees and aid will be changed only if the Administrative Board gives special permission, and only if the change adds to your total number of credits.
*Ada Comstock Scholars enrolled in fewer than 8 credits pay on a per credit basis at the rate of $1,910 per credit and are not eligible to receive institutional financial aid.
**Full-time Ada Comstock Scholars are charged a Student Activities Fee of $154 per semester
Number of Credits |
Cost per Semester |
---|---|
16 and more credits (full time) |
$30,630 |
12 to 15 credits (full time) |
$22,920 |
8 to 11 credits (part time) |
$15,280 |
Housing Options Per Semester, 2023–24
Ada Comstock housing has a direct impact on the total cost of attendance. Housing and food for the academic year are included in the cost of attendance, either as a direct billed cost or as an allowance for out-of-pocket expenses, depending upon the housing option chosen.
Housing |
Cost |
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Room Only |
$5,350 |
Conway Apartments* |
$11,255 |
Direct Billed Costs | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
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Tuition (variable, based on credit load) | $45,840 |
Student Activities Fee (waived if less than full-time) | $308 |
Health Insurance (domestic students may waive) | $3,014 |
Indirect Costs Not Billed | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
---|---|
Food and Housing Allowance | $17,014 |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $800 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Personal expenses | $3,342 |
*Actual costs incurred will vary and are the student's responsibility.
Direct Billed Costs | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
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Tuition (variable, based on credit load) | $45,840 |
On-Campus Housing | $10,700 |
Student Activities Fee (waived if less than full-time) | $308 |
Health Insurance (domestic students may waive) | $3,014 |
Indirect Costs Not Billed | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
---|---|
Food Allowance | $6,314 |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $800 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Personal expenses | $3,342 |
*Actual costs incurred will vary and are the student's responsibility.
The cost of attendance for Ada Comstock Scholars living in Conway House apartments includes an indirect cost allowance for food and housing for the academic year. The Conway charge is included on the student's bill and students are billed for a 12 month lease, including utilities.
Direct Billed Costs | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
---|---|
Tuition (variable, based on credit load) | $45,840 |
Student Activities Fee (waived if less than full-time) | $308 |
Health Insurance (domestic students may waive) | $3,014 |
Indirect Costs Not Billed | Cost (U.S. dollars) |
---|---|
Food and Housing Allowance | $18,460 |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $800 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Personal expenses | $3,342 |
*Actual costs incurred will vary and are the student's responsibility.
Dining Options
All Ada Comstock Scholars are able to utilize Smith Dining Board options during the academic year via their OneCard access, regardless of housing status or financial aid eligibility. This benefit is not extended to students' dependents.
Health Insurance
$3,148 annually ($1,574 per semester). This fee may be waived if you have comparable health insurance that will cover you while in Massachusetts. Ada Comstock Scholars who receive need-based grant aid from Smith will receive a grant to cover this cost if they accept the Smith health insurance.
Contact Student Financial Services
College Hall 106
10 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-2530 Email: sfs@smith.edu
Call Center Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. (EST)