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Affording Your Education

Hopkins will help

Every student is different, and so too is their financial situation. If you are admitted to Johns Hopkins, we will work with your family to determine what’s right for you. Each year, our students receive over $80 million in grant money towards their Hopkins education.

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100%

calculated need met for all families for all four years

86%

Percentage of families with incomes less than $200k who receive Johns Hopkins grants

46%

first-year students who receive aid

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Types of Aid

Financial assistance and support

There are three main types of aid you may receive within your financial aid package: grants and scholarships, work opportunities, and student/parent loans. JHU also offers payment plans through the Office of Student Accounts.

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Grants and Scholarships
Grants and scholarships are financial aid awards that do not have to be paid back. The may be need and/or merit-based. Johns Hopkins offers a variety of grants and scholarships to support our students and their families as a part of your financial aid package.
Work Opportunities
Work opportunities include part-time jobs that allow students to earn money for educational expenses during the school year. Students may work on or off campus. Most students work between 10-15 hours per week while classes are in session.
Student and Parent Loans
Low interest federal loans are available to students and parents to help pay for educational expenses.
Monthly Payment Plan
Parents are able to budget the cost of tuition and on-campus room and meals in five equal monthly installments per semester. There is an application fee of $55 to participate in the plan, but no interest or other fees. Interested families should contact Tuition Management Systems at 800-722-4867 or the Office of Student Accounts at 410-516-8158 for information.
Applying for Aid

Everything you need

All of the forms, deadlines, and requirements to get you started on your Johns Hopkins journey.

Common Questions

We are ready to answer any questions you have, should you not find them listed here

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