Saint Anselm College is offering students in Vermont/Maine the opportunity to attend the college tuition-free through the Anselmian Community Commitment.
Students with a family income of $100,000 or less and a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible for the program.
“I am thrilled that we are extending the Anselmian Community Commitment beyond New Hampshire to students and families in Maine/Vermont,” said Dr. Mike Lewis, president of Saint Anselm. “With a growing student body, new state-of-the-art nursing and health sciences facilities, and tremendous momentum, Saint Anselm College is increasingly well positioned for the future. Rooted in our Benedictine tradition of hospitality and our commitment to grow and sustain strong, thriving communities, this initiative will ensure that more Maine/Vermont students recognize the extraordinary opportunity to join the Saint Anselm community.”
While nationally higher education faces headwinds due to a number of factors, Saint Anselm has grown enrollment by 15% in the past four years, including the highest class in the history of the college in 2025 with 648 first-year students. Last year, 99% of the class of 2025 was employed, continuing their education, or in service within nine months after graduation. The college is ranked in the Top 75 of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings.
With this program, Saint Anselm is pledging to support Maine/Vermont’s students with access to a high-quality, private education tuition-free. To be eligible, students must:
- Be a Maine/Vermont resident and plan to be a residential student at Saint Anselm College.
- Earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Have a family income of $100,000 or less.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete the application process.
The college was founded in 1889 by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary's Abbey of Newark, N.J., in response to the invitation from Bishop Denis M. Bradley to help provide education to a growing immigrant population.
Saint Anselm is a nationally-ranked four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in southern New Hampshire, Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, commitment to inclusiveness, a highly successful nursing program,and a legacy of community service.