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Vassar College

For students with family incomes up to $60,000, after the family covers any EFC, the college assures enough grant aid and work study to cover the remainder of the student budget.
For students with family incomes up to $60,000. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the college assures enough grant aid and work study to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $41,930
Books & Supplies $860
Room & Board $9,835
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,830
Total Expenses:     $54,455   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Students with family incomes up to $60,000.

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional Methodology, including a minimum student contribution of $1,550 for freshmen.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and $1,750 in work-study.

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

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

For more information:
Vassar College further strengthens commitment to access and affordability

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 2,725
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 9%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 50%
    Average debt: $19,910

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