Cost and Billing

Outstanding professors, small classes, sophisticated technology and facilities, cutting-edge academic and student programs - all these elements come with a price. Yet studies show that an education at a top-rated, private liberal arts college is one of the most worthwhile investments a student will ever make.

Notification of charges are emailed to students and authorized users monthly. Fall semester charges are billed in early July and are due July 31. Spring semester charges are billed in early December and due January 5. Note: Per state regulation, health insurance, not included in the costs listed above, is mandatory for all students. Students who are U.S. citizens or who hold U.S. permanent residency status may waive the health insurance premium with proof of comparable insurance coverage. The premium is $2,250 for the 2019-20 academic year. 

An Investment You Can Afford

The staff in Student Financial Services works closely with students and their families to make a Mount Holyoke education affordable, whether or not the student is eligible for financial aid. We participate in a number of parent financing plans and offer a monthly payment plan. Please be in touch with any questions you may have. We advise families that when planning how to finance the cost of education, it is important to plan expenses for four years. While the College makes every effort to keep costs down, families should expect annual increases.