HEBREW COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
Hebrew College's financial aid program is designed to ensure that, to the extent possible, financial need is not a barrier to study here. The College has an extensive financial aid program and assists students in finding outside sources of aid to further support their education. For more information, please contact Marilyn Jaye at 617-559-8642 or mjaye@hebrewcollege.edu.

STONE/TEPLOW FAMILIES' EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Students enrolled at Hebrew College who work in the field of Jewish education are eligible for tuition abatement from the Stone/Teplow Families' Educational Scholarship Fund, based on the number of hours they are currently working in the Jewish community. Those working at least 12 hours per week are entitled to a 20 percent tuition abatement; the percentage is prorated for those working less than 12 hours.
Download the application form [PDF - 47k].

COMMUNAL WORKER FUND
Monies from this fund are available to people who are working full time (40 hours/week) for a Jewish organization in a position other than teacher or education director. You must be taking classes for credit only. The Communal Fund provides 15 percent of your tuition.
Download the application form [PDF - 49k].

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Students must complete a Hebrew College financial aid form (download the application form PDF - 68k), file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and supply other documentation as required.

Preference in financial aid decisions is given to those who return their completed applications materials by the May 1 priority deadline. Financial aid decisions are based on both need and merit, and reflect the College's commitment to admit students regardless of financial need.

QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
To qualify for financial aid, a student must meet the following criteria:

	Be admitted as a degree-seeking student or currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at least half-time (definition of half-time varies by program)
	Maintain satisfactory progress in his or her course of study.

No one who owes a refund on a federal grant or is in default on a federal educational loan will qualify for financial aid.

Any award is subject to revision if the student alters the number of credits he or she is carrying, or if the student's financial situation changes. The College will also make adjustments if there are discrepancies between a financial aid application and supporting documentation.

Hebrew College reserves the right to withhold financial support from students who have not met their financial obligations to the College.

Federal Stafford Loans are low-interest loans made to students through banks, credit unions, and savings and loan institutions. Repayment may extend over a five- to ten-year period commencing six months after the student graduates or falls below half-time status. Stafford Loans may be subsidized or unsubsidized; in the former case, applicants must demonstrate financial need by filing the FAFSA.

Students receiving federal Stafford loans are subject to federally mandated refund regulations. Please check with the Financial Aid Officer for further information: 617-559-8642 or mjaye@hebrewcollege.edu.

Hebrew College strives to ensure that no qualified student is prevented from enrolling for financial reasons. Several means of financial aid are available, including tuition discounts for Jewish educators and Jewish communal workers. The College also helps students identify additional funding sources, such as community scholarships and federal loan programs. Hebrew College seeks outstanding students through the competitive, merit-based Hebrew College Fellows Program.

For more information, please call Marilyn Jaye at 617-559-8642 or 800-866-4814 x8642, or email mjaye@hebrewcollege.edu.

OTHER SOURCES OF AID
The following summary highlights a variety of ways to help finance a Hebrew College education. Many public libraries have additional references about sources of grants and loans to undergraduate and graduate students. For additional information about federal financial aid programs, call 800-433-3243 or visit www.ed.gov. Other websites include the Higher Education Information Center at www.heic.org (1-877-ED-AID-4U) and www.salliemae.com.

Some financial aid sites have been identified as scams. Students are advised to avoid sites that 1) require a fee, 2) guarantee a scholarship or applicant's money back, 3) claim exclusive access to information, or 4) promise to fill out student applications. Websites only help students find scholarships; students must fill out all the forms.

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