We meet 100% of demonstrated need

Haverford will meet the full demonstrated need of all admitted students who are determined to be eligible according to the College's formula and procedures.

We are committed to minimizing student debt

Students with family income below $60,000 per year will not have a loan expectation included in their financial aid package; loan expectations for incomes above this threshold remain low, ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 each year.

The Haverford Student Loan Debt Relief Fund, an innovative program to help students who do graduate from Haverford with debt, provides funds to young alumni who are employed in jobs of high social value with low remuneration or who are in transition at some point following graduation.

We provide support beyond Financial Aid

While the College’s commitment to low-income and first-generation students finds deepest expression in our financial aid policy of meeting the full demonstrated need for all students, there are often needs that are felt in the regular flow of a student’s life which fall outside the parameters of overall financial aid awards. Our LIFTFAR (Low-Income-And-First-in-Their-Family-Assistance-and-Resources) Program aims to help fill these gaps for things like living expenditures, athletic gear, travel, internships, emergency medical expenses, and more.

We're here to help

If you think you cannot afford Haverford College, please take time to read what follows and to raise questions with our Financial Aid or Admission staff. We are eager to help you. It is very important that you and your family understand the policies and procedures when applying for financial aid.