Estimate your financial aid
A Skidmore education might be more affordable than you think.
Did you know that Skidmore annually gives over $70 million in financial aid to our students? And more than half of our students receive need-based grant aid?
Use one of our two calculators to get an estimate of how much financial aid Skidmore College is likely to award you. It is an easy way to get a sense of affordability for your family before financial aid and admission applications are due. Remember, early awareness allows more time to consider financing options and for parents and students to have candid conversations about budgeting, student loan indebtedness and more.
My InTuition Quick College Price Calculator
This tool asks six basic financial questions and gives you an early estimate of the amount your family will need to contribute for one year at Skidmore.
Net Price Calculator
This calculator offers a more detailed view and takes a little longer to complete, approximately 12 minutes. You’ll want your tax returns and financial records readily available.
Important Financial Aid Deadlines
- Early Decision I (ED1)
November 8 - Early Decision II (ED2)
January 15 - Regular Decision
January 15
Class of 2029 applicants
- To apply for Skidmore grant assistance, begin by checking “yes” on the Skidmore Admission application to the question asking: Are you applying for financial aid?
- When completing the Skidmore Admission application and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, be sure to use your correct Social Security number. While the Social Security number is not required on the admission application, it is required when applying for financial aid. Delays in matching your financial aid and admission applications will occur if you do not provide your name and Social Security number as they appear on your Social Security card.
- The CSS Profile is required for Skidmore grant eligibility determination.
- The FAFSA is required for federal aid eligibility determination.
Six Skidmore family financial aid scenarios
Below, courtesy of the MyinTuition Quick College Cost Calculator, is a listing of six Skidmore family scenarios, from lower- to higher-income families (grant awards are highlighted in yellow).
*Keep in mind these are general approximations of financial aid awards based on income, assets, etc.
#1
$40,000 income,
$5,000 parent savings,
4 in household, 1 in college:
$80,060 grant
- $3,500 loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $2,000 family
contribution
#2
$75,000 income,
$50,000 home equity,
$10,000 cash/savings,
4 in household, 1 in college:
$70,760 grant:
- $3,500 student loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $11,300 family
contribution
#3
$123,000 income,
$50,000 home equity,
$10,000 cash/savings,
4 in household, 1 in college:
$59,360 grant:
- $3,500 student loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $22,700 family
contribution
#4
$186,000 income,
$250,000 home equity,
$20,000 cash/savings,
4 in household, 1 in college:
$36,760 grant:
- $3,500 student loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $45,300 family
contribution
#5
$186,000 income,
$250,000 home equity,
$20,000 cash/savings,
4 in household, 2 in college:
$61,660 grant:
- $3,500 student loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $20,400 family
contribution
#6
$246,000 income,
$250,000 home equity,
$20,000 cash/savings,
4 in household, 1 in college:
$22,560 grant:
- $3,500 student loan
- $2,600 work-study
- $59,500 family
contribution
For more information, please visit Skidmore Financial Aid Office.