Admissions and Financial Aid
One of the main reasons I chose Clarkson is just the opportunities Clarkson has. They have so many different partnerships with major businesses. With Clarkson, there's a high guarantee of finding a job after graduation. That was a big motivator.
Autumn Rose Lennon '22, BS in Civil Engineering
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Affording Clarkson
Your future should have no limits. That's why we work with you to make your college experience affordable through scholarships, grants, work-study, loans and other sources of financial aid.
About Clarkson's Affordability
At Clarkson University, we work with you to ensure there are no barriers between you and your future. We pride ourselves on making college affordable through financial aid, scholarships and other funding programs. 98% of our students receive financial aid and our 3,100 current students have received over $100 million in aid from Clarkson.
- Need-based grants are available through both the federal government and Clarkson University and involve review of your FAFSA.
- At Clarkson, we believe in acknowledging exceptional effort. That’s why we provide a number of merit-based awards and unique funding options.
- Our Ignite Presidential Fellowship covers all tuition costs for 10 first-time students entering Clarkson for four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study.