Applying for Financial Aid

Gettysburg College is committed to working with students and their families to ensure that the ability to pay does not become an obstacle to a Gettysburg education.

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Gettysburg College is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.

FAFSA Simplification Updates

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open to complete at studentaid.gov


The U.S. Department of Education has overhauled the 2024-2025 FAFSA to streamline the federal aid application process. Due to the December 31 delayed soft launch, our office will not begin to receive summaries of FAFSA information until later in March. We encourage all new students and families to submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA as soon as possible so our office will be able to review and confirm federal financial aid eligibility as soon as FAFSA information is available to colleges. Continuing students’ 2024-2025 FAFSA deadline continues to be April 1.


Our office recognizes that some may experience technical issues completing and submitting the 2024-2025 FAFSA. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your FAFSA, you will not be penalized or negatively impacted. We are monitoring known issues and staying informed of resolutions as they become available. You can view the latest status and report issues at studentaid.gov.

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Gettysburg

Need-based financial aid, academic merit scholarships, and music talent scholarships are available. Financial aid packages offered by Gettysburg College are competitive with those available from our peer institutions.

  • Gettysburg College awarded over $90 million in merit scholarships and need-based grants for the 2022-23 academic year, benefiting 60% of the student body.
  • Merit scholarships range from $33,000 to $44,000 per year.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines & Forms

Gettysburg College School Codes

FAFSA: 003268
CSS Profile: 2275