F&M  /  Financial aid

Paying for F&M

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what F&M actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at F&M for families earning under $75,000 a year. Free tuition for PA residents under $75k (Commonwealth Commitment); meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students; no-loan aid packages offered

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run F&M's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$12,321/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$16,942/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$16,245/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,104/yr after aid
$110k+$49,996/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,132
Tuition & fees$72,950
Room & board$17,538
Average net price$43,987
Students on aid80%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

F&M cost & aid FAQ

How much does F&M cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $43,987 per year at F&M after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $89,132. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does F&M cost by family income?

At F&M, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $12,321 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $49,996 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does F&M offer free tuition?

Yes. F&M waives tuition for families earning under $75,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does F&M give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with F&M's financial aid office.

Does F&M meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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