Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
Smith College seeks to provide educational opportunity for qualified students, knowing that many will require financial assistance. Financial aid for Smith graduate students consists of fellowships, tuition scholarships and student loans.
The School for Social Work handles its admission process independently. For students interested in pursuing either a master's or doctorate in social work, and for more information, please visit the School for Social Work website
Financial Aid Deadlines
Required materials and deadlines for applications vary by program. Please refer to the list below and to the program’s application for admission for dates and requirements.
Application for Admission
To be considered for financial aid, complete applications for admission must be received no later than the dates listed below for each program:
Program |
Application Deadline |
---|---|
M.A.T. |
April 15 |
M.F.A./Dance |
January 3 |
M.F.A./Theatre |
January 15 |
M.S./Biological Sciences |
January 15 |
M.S./Exercise & Sport Studies |
March 1 |
Post-Bac/Mathematics |
March 15 |
Types of Aid
Smith College offers a number of tuition scholarships for graduate study. Amounts vary according to circumstances and funds available. If applicants are interested in scholarship assistance, they must meet the application deadline for their program of interest.
International Applicants
Scholarships are available for international applicants. Candidates should submit required forms and supporting documentation by the deadline for their program of interest.
Graduate Tuition & Fees, 2023–24
M.A.T. Program Tuition
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Full academic-year program fee (after Smith award) (12 or more credits per semester) |
$16,000 |
Part-time academic-year program fee (after Smith award) (8 to 11 credit per semester) |
$8,000 |
Summer session tuition (4 to 8 credits) |
$2,500 |
M.F.A. Programs Tuition
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Full academic-year tuition (awards may vary) (16 or more credits per semester) |
$61,260 |
M.S./Biological Sciences Tuition
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Full academic-year tuition (awards may vary) (8 to 11 credits per semester) |
$30,560 |
M.S./Exercise & Sport Studies Tuition
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Full academic-year tuition (awards may vary) (12 to 15 credits per semester) |
$45,840 |
Post-Bac/Mathematics Tuition
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Full academic-year tuition (awards may vary) (16 credits per semester) |
$61,260 |
Fees for All Programs
Application and Tuition Fees
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Application fee | $60 |
Tuition fee per credit (for fewer than 8 credits/semester) | $1,910 |
Health Insurance (Estimates)*
Coverage start date | Cost |
---|---|
Coverage beginning August 15 | $3,200 |
Coverage beginning June 15 (M.A.T. students only) | $3,600 |
*This fee may be waived if you are a U.S. citizen with comparable health insurance that will cover you while in Massachusetts.
Deposit
A one-time general deposit of $100 is required from each student upon admittance. This one-time deposit will be applied to the student’s account at the start of the first semester of enrollment. It will not be refunded should the student withdraw prior to enrolling.
Withdrawals
Current students who plan to withdraw must notify the graduate director in writing before July 1 (for first semester) or December 1 (for second semester).
Contact Graduate & Special Programs
Seelye Hall 209
2 Seelye Drive
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-3050 Email: gradstdy@smith.edu
Associate Dean of the Faculty/
Dean for Academic Development:
Hélène Visentin
Program Coordinator: Ruth Morgan