At Fall Open House on October 26th, Anna Maria College introduced the Anna Maria Access Scholarship which will make tuition and fees free for qualifying New England students. The new scholarship demonstrates the College’s commitment to accessibility and affordability.  

The Anna Maria Access Scholarship guarantees that 100% of tuition and fees for Pell Eligible, first-time, full-time, New England students at Anna Maria will be covered by grant and scholarship aid from institutional, federal, state, and private sources. The scholarship will be open to new students and transfers for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.    

Anna Maria’s new scholarship is a continuation of its already generous financial aid packages and scholarships. Currently, 100% of Anna Maria students receive financial aid. This impressive statistic means that our private college tuition is comparable to a state college. Every student is eligible for our Merit Scholarship, which awards up to $27,500 annually with additional grant opportunities available.  

The College offers over 40 scholarships and grant programs. In 2023, Anna Maria provided $21,837,527 in institutional aid to students and $187,950 in endowed scholarships. 

In addition to the new Anna Maria Access Scholarship and offering financial aid to 100% of our students, Anna Maria’s Financial Aid advisors provide personalized financial aid counseling to guide families. They work to develop an aid package that addresses each family’s unique financial needs.  

Anna Maria College is committed to making higher education accessible to all and helping students achieve their dreams without undue financial pressure. Learn more by visiting our Financial Aid Office site.  

Who is Eligible for the Anna Maria Access Scholarship? 

  • Students must be residents of a New England state (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont)   
  • Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the FAFSA confirms they are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant  
  • Must choose to live on campus  
  • Must be enrolled full time (12 credits per semester)  
  • Undergraduate day students only  
  • No GPA limit for initial consideration  
  • Not applicable for online programs or the online RN-BSN   
  • Housing and meals excluded  
  • Future year eligibility will be determined by annual FAFSA filings, having a qualifying SAI (student aid index), New England residency, full-time status, on-campus residency, satisfactory academic progress and satisfactory compliance with student handbook standards.  
  • Application deadline March 1, 2025 (Anna Maria application and FASFA submission)  

*Applicable fees include the Student Government Fee, Comprehensive Fee, Health & Counseling Fee, & Technology Fee. Program and course specific fees and orientation fees are not included.