Financial Aid

Opening doors for talented students—regardless of financial circumstance

Financial aid is central to Colby’s mission as a private institution committed to the public good. Your gift helps ensure that the most promising students can attend Colby—no matter their financial situation. When we remove the barrier of cost, we don't just change the life of one student; we enrich the entire campus with a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. When you support financial aid, you are providing the fuel for a more equitable and vibrant Colby. Your generosity powers:

• Need-Based Scholarships: Reducing the financial burden so students can focus on their studies, not their debt.
• Expanded Access: Actively recruiting and supporting first-generation and low-income students who bring unique perspectives and talent to our classrooms.
• Emergency Relief: A critical safety net that ensures an unexpected life event doesn’t force a student to put their education on hold.

“But I can only chip in $20—does that really make a difference?”

The answer is a resounding yes! During True Blue, there is a dollar-for-dollar match for gifts made to Financial Aid (up to $25,000); immediately doubling the impact of your gift. Beyond the math, your participation also increases Colby’s strength. When thousands of us give what we can, we create a powerful collective promise: that the full Colby experience belongs to every student.