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University of Pennsylvania

For all students, after the family covers any EFC, work-study and grant aid cover the remaining student budget.
For all students. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers EFC, the college assures enough work-study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $38,970
Books & Supplies $1,090
Room & Board $11,016
Transportation & Personal Expenses $2,174
Total Expenses:     $53,250   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
All students.

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional Methodology. The standard summer savings expectation is $2,300 for freshmen. The summer savings expectation is capped at a lower amount for low-income students.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and $2,500 - $3,850 in work-study.

Does the offer account for the full student budget?
Yes.

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce loans, then the student contribution, then work-study before grant aid.

For more information:
University of Pennsylvania's Financial-Aid Initiative

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Philadelphia, PA
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 12,932
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 8%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 41%
    Average debt: $19,085

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