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Wesleyan University

For students with family incomes $40,000 or less, after the family covers any EFC, the program covers the remaining student budget with work-study and grant aid.
For students with family income $40,000 or less. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the college assures enough work-study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $40,092
Books & Supplies $1,168
Room & Board $11,040
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,167
Total Expenses:     $53,467   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Students with family incomes of $40,000 or less.

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional Methodology. The summer savings contribution is $1,750 - $2,000 depending on need.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and $2,750 in work for first-year students.

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

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships generally reduce loans then work-study before reducing institutional grant aid.

For more information:
Wesleyan Replaces Loans with Grants for Neediest Students

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Middletown, CT
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 2,986
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 11%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 43%
    Average debt: $27,402

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