Types of Aid
Reed’s financial aid program includes federal, state, and institutional funding sources. Financial aid may be in the form of grants, loans, and student employment opportunities.
Grants
The largest source of aid comes directly from the College in the form of the Reed Grant. Federal and state grants are also available for students who qualify.
Learn more about grants here.
Loans
Financial aid packages at Reed contain a student loan. Loans are funds that must be repaid.
Learn more about loans here.
Student Work
On-campus student work opportunities are available to Reed students.
Learn more about student work here.
Outside Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships, with the understanding that their aid package will be adjusted to remain within their family's calculated need.
Learn more about outside scholarships here.
Veterans Education Benefits
Reed College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Learn more about Veterans Education Benefits here.
Emergency Assistance
Current students seeking emergency or additional assistance can learn more about these resources
here .
Financial Aid Statistics
Announcements
Federal Loan Payment Pause Ending: The U.S. Department of Education’s COVID-19 relief for student loans is ending; interest will resume on Sept. 1, 2023 and payments will be due starting in October.
Visit our
Loan Repayment page for information and resources to help borrowers prepare.
2024-2025 Financial Aid Application Deadlines
November 1 (Extended to November 15) 2023 Early Decision I & Early Action
December 20, 2023 Early Decision II
January 15, 2024 Regular Decision
April 15, 2024 Continuing Students
Continuing Students: Financial aid awards for the 2024-25 year will be released after Spring semester grades and class standings are finalized and 2024-25 housing decisions become available.
Awards will be released starting in mid-June (for students who met the April 15 priority deadline) and continuing through July. Students will be notified via email when their awards are ready to view and accept in Banner Self-Service.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Suppplemental Appropriations (CRSSA) Act, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act each provided funding to institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Learn more here.