For more than 175 years, Oberlin alumni and friends have generously assisted needy students through gifts and endowed scholarships. The Office of Financial Aid helps qualified applicants who without assistance would be unable to pursue a college education.
More than one-fifth of Oberlin’s annual budget goes to scholarship assistance. During the 2023-24 academic year, Oberlin College provided over $100 million in financial aid. More than three-quarters of students received over $100 million in aid from Oberlin College and federal, state, and private sources.