Frequently Asked Questions 91探花 Financial Aid
What is the 鈥渃ost of attendance鈥?
This term refers to the total cost of one academic year including tuition and books.
Will failure to meet deadlines affect the possibility of receiving financial aid?
Yes. Financial aid is allocated to those families who meet the PFS deadline (January 31) prior to considering those who apply after the deadline.
What if we are unable to complete the financial aid application on time?
If you are unable to meet the deadline, notify the Office of Financial Aid at 617-898-2239.
Will applying for financial aid affect the admission decision?
If you need aid, you should apply. Admission applications are read without regard for a family鈥檚 ability to pay. Only in the final phase is the selection process 鈥渘eed aware,鈥 as the admission committee weighs its decision against available funds.
If my child enrolls at 91探花 and does not receive financial aid, can we apply for aid in subsequent years?
91探花 expects families who enroll without receiving financial aid to continue to pay tuition in full.聽You may apply for aid at any time; however, in order to be considered for aid, you must demonstrate that your family鈥檚 financial situation has changed significantly.
Can financial aid change from year to year?
Your aid will be adjusted if your family鈥檚 financial circumstances change significantly.
What levels of income does 91探花 consider in awarding financial aid?
91探花 considers each application individually. We consider families within the full spectrum of financial situations, and income is only one of the factors we consider in assessing a family鈥檚 need. 91探花 seeks to include families from a broad economic range including not only those families who have substantial need, but also those who, with some financial help, would be able to consider a 91探花 education.
How much can my family expect to contribute?
91探花 expects your family to do all it can reasonably do to meet educational expenses. Financial aid makes up the difference.
Does the school require a minimum contribution from families or can financial aid cover the entire cost of attendance?
When there is evidence that a family cannot contribute to the cost of attendance, 91探花 provides complete funding.
Does 91探花 award merit scholarships?
No; all aid is need-based.
Is aid available for extra educational costs?
For those who qualify, 91探花 also provides financial aid support for school-sponsored trips, music lessons, and some other costs not covered under the cost of attendance.
What if our financial situation is changing significantly right now?
If extenuating circumstances are affecting your family鈥檚 financial stability, document these factors and submit the documentation as part of your financial aid application.
How is financial status and ability to pay evaluated if the student鈥檚 parents are separated or divorced?
91探花 expects both parents to complete the PFS annually and to contribute to educational costs.
What should I do if my family鈥檚 financial situation is complicated?
Include a letter in your application if there are circumstances that 91探花 should consider when determining your financial need. Please be as specific as possible with dates and figures.
Does a financial aid award include an on-campus work requirement?
No.
Does the school offer tuition payment plans or loan programs?
91探花 offers payment plans that allow you to spread your student’s education expenses over smaller monthly installments, paid over the course of the year. 91探花’s payment plans are administered by FACTS Management, whose services help more than two million families nationwide afford education each year. Direct questions about the plans to FACTS at 866-441-4637.
