At Berea, our strongest desire is to help realize the unlimited potential of our students. We proudly stand as the only college in America that exclusively admits students from limited economic resources—offering a fully funded degree for all enrolled students. Four pillars form the foundation of our Financial Freedom Pledge.
Rooted in access, affordability, and opportunity, the Financial Freedom Pledge is Berea’s bold and unmatched financial aid framework that funds 100% of tuition, housing, food, and fees without loans for all students and provides additional perks and financial resources beyond imagination.
Berea's Financial Freedom Pledge
We proudly stand as the only college in America that exclusively admits students from limited economic resources—offering a fully funded degree for all enrolled students.
Pillar #1:
Take tuition off the table for you—and every Berea student.
We stopped charging students tuition in 1892 and we continue to provide groundbreaking college affordability by ensuring every single Berea student receives our No-Tuition Commitment.
Pillar #2:
Cover all of housing, food, and fees for you—and every Berea student.
Berea’s unique financial aid model covers 100% of housing, food, and fees. No family contribution. No student contribution. No loans. Just the freedom to focus on your college experience and everything ahead.
Pillar #3:
Add additional value through free resources, opportunities and perks designed specifically for you.
At Berea, you receive a free laptop to keep upon graduation; free health, dental and counseling services; fully funded internships; study abroad scholarships; free professional clothing, and so much more.
Pillar #4:
Provide you loan-free financial aid offers each year.
Berea is one of a few colleges nationwide that does not include loans in financial aid offers so you are free to choose your path based on curiosity, purpose, and passion.
The delivery of these pledges is simple—the moment you are admitted, our Financial Freedom Pledge begins and continues until the day you graduate. No fine print. No need to negotiate. No surprises. If you’ve earned admission, you’ve earned our full Financial Freedom Pledge.
Berea’s Financial Aid Package
Free to dream bigger, try harder, and go further.
Our comprehensive financial aid package is unmatched, blending generous funding from Berea with federal and state grants, personal scholarships, and additional awards. It covers 100% of all direct costs without loans, provides additional resources to help cover indirect costs, and adds extra value through premier perks designed specifically for you.
