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COVID-19 information

For information on Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants for Yale students, please see the university's HEERF grant FAQs.
See the 2020–2021 FAQ: Undergraduate Financial Aid for information on Yale College financial aid matters related to the 2020–2021 academic year.
For information on the University's COVID-19 response plans more broadly, visit the COVID-19: Yale Actions and Response page, the Yale College COVID-19 Announcements and FAQs page, and Yale Health COVID-19 FAQs.

See what Yale's financial aid means for your family

Yale awards all undergraduate financial aid on the basis of financial need, with the goal of making a Yale education affordable for everyone. The resources on this site and the staff at the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid can help you turn your dream of a Yale education into a reality.

Estimate Your Cost in 3 Minutes

Get a more detailed estimate

Yale offers two tools for estimating what a Yale undergraduate education would cost after accounting for financial aid. The Quick Cost Estimator provides a ballpark estimate based on six simple questions. The Net Price Calculator provides a more detailed estimate, using more information about your family's finances.

Submitting financial aid documents

Use the College Board's IDOC Service to submit tax returns and other documentation. For more information about this service, see IDOC under Financial Aid Terminology or visit the College Board website.
Undergraduate aid applicants may submit required Yale forms through the Online Document Upload Tool.
Please allow up to two business days for processing.

Schedule an appointment

While the staff of the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office are currently working remotely, newly admitted and current undergraduate students may still schedule an appointment for a virtual meeting. Please visit our Contact Information page for details and a scheduling link.