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Lehigh University

For students with family incomes below $50,000, 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 below $50,000. . .   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 $38,630
Books & Supplies $1,000
Room & Board $10,200
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,220
Total Expenses:     $51,050   


For students with family incomes between $50,000 and $75,000, after the family covers any EFC and the student takes loans of up to $3,000, the program covers the remaining student budget with work-study and grant aid.

For students with family incomes between $50,000 and $75,000. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC and the student takes loans of up to $3,000, the university assures enough work study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $38,630
Books & Supplies $1,000
Room & Board $10,200
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,220
Total Expenses:    $51,050   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Students with family incomes below $75,000.

How is EFC determined and used?
Institutional Methodology. The family is expected to cover the EFC.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
$2,200 in work and students with family incomes below $50,000 receive no loans, while students with family incomes between $50,000 and $75,000 receive $3,000 in loans.

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

How are outside scholarships handled?
Outside scholarships reduce grants and self-help (loans and work) equally.

For more information:
Lehigh to enhance financial aid policy

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Bethlehem, PA
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 4,773
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 10%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 58%
    Average debt: $29,756

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