Can I afford Oberlin?
Oberlin's financial aid policy is simple:
Oberlin is committed to providing financial resources to students who would be unable to pursue an Oberlin education without such assistance.

Check My Financial Aid Status Using PRESTO!
Information about your financial aid application status (i.e., which forms have been received and which are outstanding) and financial aid awards is available through PRESTO!, Oberlin's online records system.
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For Students | Have an Outside Scholarship? Please let us know.
All students, even those not on financial aid should complete the Outside Scholarship form. We want to know about all outside scholarships, so please complete the form as soon as possible.
Posted Jul. 8
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For Faculty/Staff | Fall Student Jobs
If you would like to hire student workers in the fall, please post your job openings to the Classifieds as soon as possible. Students will start to look for jobs in the middle of July. If you need ...
Posted Jul. 3
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For Students | Entrance Counseling
If you are a first-time borrower of a Federal Stafford Loan at Oberlin, you must complete entrance counseling. Federal regulations governing the loan programs require that you understand your rights ...
Posted Jul. 3
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For Students | Reducing or Declining Your Federal Stafford Loan
You are not required to take the full amount of the Federal Stafford Loan that is included in your financial aid package. If you wish, you may borrow less than the maximum permitted by your eligibili...
Posted Jul. 3
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