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Swarthmore College

For all students, after the family covers any EFC, the college covers the entire remaining budget with work-study and grant aid.
For all students. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the college ensures enough work-study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $37,860
Books & Supplies $1,150
Room & Board $11,740
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,435
Total Expenses:     $52,185   

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. A student contribution of $1,450 plus 25% of assets is included in the EFC.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and $1,760 in work-study.

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

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce the work-study expectation then the student contribution before reducing institutional grant aid.

For more information:
More about Swarthmore's Expanded Financial Aid Program

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Swarthmore, PA
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 1,512
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 11%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: N/A%
    Average debt: $N/A

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