Scholarships and Grants

Merit Scholarships: Simmons University offers scholarships based on academic excellence, achievement in leadership, community service, and co-curricular activities. Non-need-based funding is awarded upon entrance to Simmons and has varying grade point average requirements for renewal in subsequent years. Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements in subsequent years in order to receive this funding. Please see Merit Scholarship Programs for a description of these opportunities.

Simmons Need-Based Grants: Simmons University offers grants based on financial need as determined each year by the FAFSA and a student’s ability to meet the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress. If a student receives a Simmons need-based grant as part of her aid package, it may be adjusted during the academic year to include support from one of Simmons’s special, endowed funds; however, the total grant amount will not change. Endowed scholarships/grants are part of the pool of need-based funds made possible by the generosity of alumnae and friends of Simmons who believe in providing opportunities for needy students at Simmons.

Federal Pell Grant: This grant is offered by the federal government, based on high financial need. Pell grant ineligibility is not an indicator of ineligibility for other federal aid programs.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This grant is provided to Simmons University by the federal government and is awarded to the neediest undergraduate students.

State Scholarship/Grant: This award is offered by a student’s state of residence. Massachusetts, Vermont, and Pennsylvania currently offer funding to students attending schools in Massachusetts. Each state has its own application procedure and deadline.