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Oberlin College

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For Pell-eligible students, after the family covers any EFC, the college covers the remaining student budget with work study and grant aid.
For Pell-eligible students. . .   2009-10 Estimated Student Budget
  After the family covers any EFC, the college assures enough work study and grant aid to cover these expenses
Tuition & Fees $41,234
Books & Supplies $830
Room & Board $11,004
Transportation & Personal Expenses $1,828
Total Expenses:     $54,896   

About the Financial Aid Pledge (2009-10):

Who qualifies for the pledge (in addition to common requirements)?
Students eligible for federal Pell grants.

How is EFC determined and used?
Federal Methodology is used to determine Pell eligibility, and therefore eligibility for the program. Institutional Methodology is used to determine the EFC, including a minimum student contribution of $2,500.

How much academic year work and/or need-based loans are included?
No loans and between $1,900 and $2,400 in work.

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

How are outside scholarships handled?
Merit-based outside scholarships reduce the work component; need-based outside scholarships reduce institutional grant aid.

For more information:
Oberlin Eliminates Loan Requirements for Incoming Class of Pell-Eligible Students

About the Institution (2007-08):

    Location: Oberlin, OH
    Type: Private 4-year
    Undergraduate enrollment: 2,922
    Pell Grant recipients (a measure of low-income enrollment): 12%
    Proportion of graduating seniors with student debt: 62%
    Average debt: $17,579

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