Close Window | Print This Page

Bowdoin College

For all students, after the family covers any EFC , the college assures enough work study and grant aid to cover the remaining student budget.
For all students. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the college provides work study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $40,000
Books & Supplies $800
Room & Board $10,880
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,200
Total Expenses:     $52,880   

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 family is expected to cover any EFC, including a minimum student contribution from summer earnings of $2,100.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans; $1,700 in work.

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

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

For more information:
Bowdoin Eliminates Student Loans

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Brunswick, ME
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 1,847
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 12%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 51%
    Average debt: $17,560

Glossary

Close Window | Print This Page

 


    Creative Commons License    web site by aeronet