Apply once, be considered for every scholarship.
One application covers admission, the honours college and all merit awards. We read every file twice, and a counselor in your region writes back personally with the decision.
How to apply
- 01
Submit the Common Application
Include your transcript, one recommendation and a 500-word essay. We do not require test scores.
- 02
Add the Merritt supplement
Two short questions about how you like to learn and what you would bring to a small campus.
- 03
File financial aid forms
FAFSA and the Vermont grant form unlock need-based aid. Our aid office is happy to walk families through them by phone.
Deadlines
- Mid-November
Early Action
Non-binding. You hear back before winter break.
- Mid-January
Regular decision
Decisions are released by 1 April.
- 1 May
Reply date
Confirm your place and submit the housing form.
Cost and aid
What does a year at Merritt really cost?
Tuition, room and board for a Vermont resident average $27,600 before aid. Most students receive grants that bring it below $18,000.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Eight monthly payments per year, with no interest and a $45 enrolment fee.
Can I defer?
Admitted students may defer for one year to work, volunteer or serve in the military.