Prospective Students

We understand that the cost of a college education is a significant investment for students and families. We are committed to making Muhlenberg College accessible and affordable.

Financial Aid at Muhlenberg

• 97.14% of the Class of 2026 received grant/scholarship funds
• 99% of the Class of 2026 received aid
• The average gift aid offer for the Class of 2026 is $40,572
• The average financial aid package offer (including student loans and student employment) for the Class of 2026 was $45,281

How to Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Muhlenberg’s Federal School Code is 003304

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage families to utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when completing the FAFSA. If your family is eligible, using the DRT may eliminate the need for additional documentation.

All required documents can be viewed on a student's Application Status Portal.

Deadlines  

Early Scholarship and Aid Review

For students who have given serious thought and consideration to Muhlenberg College as one of your top college choices and are considering applying early decision, the Office of Financial Aid offers you an opportunity for an early scholarship and aid review.  Our goal in providing this information is so that you and your family can make an informed decision about applying Early Decision to Muhlenberg is the right choice for you.

The early scholarship and aid review will give you an indication of what kind of assistance you will receive if you choose to apply early decision, be accepted, and enroll at the College.

• Our Early Decision I deadline is Nov. 15. 
• Early Decision II deadline is Feb. 1. 
• Regular Decision applicants may convert their application to Early Decision up to Feb. 1.