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Access & Affordability

Invest in your Future With Confidence

At Carnegie Mellon University, we believe a world-class education should be accessible to all our students. That's why we commit millions of dollars annually toward financial need. For example, in 2022-2023, we awarded $124.8 million in grants to 41% of our students. As a result of our efforts, only 30% of our full-time undergraduate students from the Class of 2023 borrowed federal student loans to support their educational expenses.

CMU provides tailored financial aid solutions for both undergraduate and graduate students. Our comprehensive financial aid packages may include scholarships and grants, work-study opportunities and loans. In addition, we offer flexible payment options to help you manage costs and minimize debt. Learn more about how we work with you to keep your education attainable and affordable. 
 

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Committed to Meeting Financial Need

We believe financial circumstances shouldn't limit exceptional students. That's why CMU aims to make our degrees as affordable to our undergraduate students through grants and scholarships.

Learn About Our Pledge

Financial Aid by the Numbers

See how we invest in making world-class education accessible to students from all backgrounds by exploring our 2022-2023 undergraduate financial aid stats.

2628

CMU undergraduate students received need-based grants

$ 163 .1m

In total aid awarded to CMU students

$ 59017

Average financial aid offer for students with need

Learn How You Can Afford Carnegie Mellon

From transparent cost of attendance numbers to financial aid opportunities, we provide resources to help you achieve your CMU goals.

Tuition & Fees

Get a breakdown of all education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, housing and meals for our undergraduate and graduate programs.

Financial Aid

Find information about our financial aid process and types of aid.

What Is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps domestic students qualify for aid, from federal grants to student loans.

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Undergraduate Student FAFSA Info
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Graduate Student FAFSA Info

Additional Access & Affordability Resources

Our dedicated team works closely with you and your family to develop a personalized aid package that may include scholarships, grants and loan options.

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Need More Information?

Connect with Carnegie Mellon University to discuss financial aid options, scholarship opportunities and your path to making your education affordable.

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