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Tufts University

For students with family incomes below $40,000, after the family covers any EFC, the university assures enough work-study and grant aid to cover the remaining student budget.
For students with family incomes below $40,000. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the university assures enough work-study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $40,342
Books & Supplies $1,000
Room & Board $10,746
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,042
Total Expenses:     $53,130   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

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

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional Methodology. The EFC includes a minimum student contribution of $1,500 for freshmen.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and $1,800 in work for freshmen.

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

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce the loan and work burden before reducing institutional grant aid.

For more information:
Tufts University to replace loans with grants

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Medford, MA
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 5,519
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 8%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 40%
    Average debt: $23,687

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