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Parent Coffee October 17, 2013. Financing College. How is eligibility for financial aid determined?. COST OF EDUCATION (Found on college Website) + Tuition and fees + Room and board + Books and supplies + Transportation + Miscellaneous personal expenses
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Parent CoffeeOctober 17, 2013 Financing College
How is eligibility for financial aid determined? COST OF EDUCATION (Found on college Website) + Tuition and fees + Room and board + Books and supplies + Transportation + Miscellaneous personal expenses • Family Contribution (FAFSA/CSS PROFILE) • Estimated financial assistance from outside resources (Gifts, Scholarships, Awards) = Student’s Financial Need
How is financial need met? • Gift Aid (Debt Free) • Grants • Scholarships • Self-help aid (Cost involved) • Employment (work study or part-time) • Student loans
What are merit based scholarships? • Institutional merit-based aid • Need is not considered • Procedures for consideration • Nomination • Scholarship Application • Admission Process
Athletic Scholarships • Awards made by college athletic department • Annually Renewable • Can be full scholarship (covers all expenses) • Can be partial scholarship (tuition only, etc)
Where can I find scholarships? • Check the college website • http://www.fairfield.edu/tuitionfinancialaid/undergraduatefinancialaid/scholarshipsgrants/ • Naviance https://succeed.naviance.com/main/dashboards/dashboard.php • www.fastweb.com • School Announcements and P’ville Scholarship • Employer