<p>I wrote:
Hello
If I receive full financial aid, will it cover the indirect expenses
like books, etc? Are there any costs that are not covered within the full
financial aid? What about research grants, internships and study
abroad? Will those be funded by the university?
Thanks and regards,
Adrivit</p>
<p>They wrote:
No one typically received a "full ride" to the College. Packages
include employment and grant and almost always the family is expected to
contribute something to the mix.</p>
<p>Tell me what does 100% aid mean? Their calculator shows that my EFC is 0. I am considering applying ED there. My family won't be able to pay anything. </p>
<p>What do I do? Did I misunderstand their message??</p>
<p>The school told you the absolute truth as there is no such thing as a free ride as (at pretty much any school) each person is expected to have some "skin in the game" as far as paying for their Dartmouth education. </p>
<p>This comes in the form of a student contribution, $2,500 to $2,900 which the student makes through summer earnings (this is how you will pay for books and some of your misc. expenses, trips home), work study (which is how you will pay for sundry items once you are on campus). Some schools consider students taking out a student loas as having a vested interest in paying for their education.</p>
<p>Internships- it depends on the internship. If you receive an internship that is unpaid in a city that you do not live in, you will be responsible for your living expenses in that city. However the school now supplies grants that will help cover your student contribution should you take an unpaid internship.</p>
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[quote]
Dartmouth will provide an additional scholarship of $2,950 to allow financial aid recipients to take advantage of research or internship opportunities in their junior year. Currently, these students are expected to contribute earnings from their summer employment towards the cost of their education and thus have less flexibility than non-financial aid students in participating in important components of the Dartmouth experience. Students will be able to participate in community service, other forms of volunteer activities, or spend the time on their own research or studying for graduate school entrance exams. This aspect of the new plan builds on Dartmouth's year-round calendar and strong tradition of service and experiential learning opportunities.</p>
<p>If you have a "0" EFC (remember Dartmouth uses a combination of federal and institutional methodology- which means they use information from the FAFSA and the CSS profile. They will also consider the following; income & assets from your non-custodial parent, and income from your stepparent(s) ), you will your FA package will probably be:</p>
<p>Student Contribution (summer earnings _if you choose not to work to earn this money the school will not make it up for you or increase your package)</p>
<p>Work study (if you choose not to work, the school will not make up the money or increase your package)</p>
<p>Each student who does not have adequate health insurance must purchase health insurance through the school (the college will provide funding for half of the cost, about $750), student and family will be billed for the other half.</p>
<p>Keep in mind also that all scholarship monies over the cost of tuition and fees are considered taxable income to the student (which means if Dartmouth is picking up the tab for your room and board, it will be considered income).</p>
<p>If you search the CC threads there are a number of them that address this issue:</p>
<p>All the student loan, work study, internships and summer earnings are perfectly alright. The problem is my family can't pay anything. Thats why I am scared ...
Help me!!!!
And anybody with a 100% scholarship here??? His/her comments would be helpful!</p>
<p>Oh and sorry for the tense screw-'ed' in the title!!!</p>
<p>You are saying Dartmouth screwed you up by telling you that can't provide you 100% aid - ofcourse it ruddy involves your merits and de-merits. Why should Dartmouth give you 100% aid? Its only possible if you bring something unique on campus.</p>
<p>Every college has a different policy of calculating need. You may think you don't have to pay anything, but the college may calculate something else.</p>
<p>So I don't understand why people get all worked up and RUDE in forums. Obviously there is no need for that. </p>
<p>Anyway, I will get financial aid from Dartmouth. Granted, I do not meet the full-aid cut off... but I'm pretty close. They expect me to pay about 5000 (student contribution = summer work and work study), BUT they said that my scholarships can cover the student contribution. SO TRY TO GET ENOUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER YOUR STUDENT CONTRIBUTION PORTION. It's worth it. </p>
<p>Also, Dartmouth really does a lot to accomodate its students. If they didn't think an applicant could bring something unique to the campus... they wouldn't accept them. There are ways to pay for college. </p>
<p>But yes, I agree, they will not fund everything. Beyond what they outline in the finaid letter... they will later send a bill for health insurance and meal plans, both of which are required. Those are the only two I have received extra so far. </p>
<p>But if your EFC is 0... then more than likely you will only have a yearly student contribution of around 5000. Or so I have gathered...</p>
<p>Also, in certain circumstances, they will waive the non-custodial obligation. Just call the office and talk with someone. If you are ever at campus, go to the finaid office and have a meeting with one of the officers. They have been really nice to work with.</p>
<p>Need blind is only in the admissions process and simply means that your needing aid whether it is $1 or the full cost of tuition room and board will not be a factor when it comes to admitting you to a school</p>
<p>One of my really good friends has a single mom who works as a server in a restaurant. I'm pretty sure she has a large financial package because I know she's mentioned that Dartmouth pays for her meal plan (I think this is pretty rare -- most everyone has to pay for their own meals). She's also on work-study. I bet Dartmouth gave her a very large grant, and if it couldn't provide her with a full-ride, then I bet she was given loans with very low interest rates.</p>