<p>I recently discovered HC and I love it. So I was talking to my mom this morning about applying ED and she told me that she doesn't even want me applying RD to any school we can't afford. Now based on that, I would not be going to college. My parents don't want to spend any money on it even though we can afford it. I understand their position because they are about to go into retirement but still. </p>
<p>Anyway, I want to major in classics and I know there are scholarships for classics majors. What are they like and how hard is it to get one? Is anyone on here going to HC on a classics scholarship? Also, If I applied ED and didn't recieve enough money could I either talk to the FA department and get more or say no to my acceptance offer? I know some schools allow you to get out of ED if you can't afford it. </p>
<p>I just checked the site again and realized that you need four years of latin or greek to be eligable for the scholarships. I would have taken that if my school offered them. So can anyone answer my other questions? </p>
<p>I'd try to visit the school after this year's admission season is over and talk to a financial aid or admissions person.
Many schools use a financial aid formula that drops the expected parent contribution if the parents are older.
It's best to find out the details right from the school.</p>
<p>I don't know if my last response went through or not so here goes again...
My daughter is a sophmore Classics major at HC. She never took Latin or Greek in high school, she had a background in Spanish but she's doing great anyway. She loves the school and the program.
As for scholarships, all are listed under the Classics dept web page on the HC website. There are very few, one given only every 4 years or so to an exceptional student, and a couple of others. Visit the website for factual info.
As for finanacial aid you must show DEMONSTRATED NEED..the FAFSA must be filled out because that's what they go by. It is based on your parents last years income tax return. If you truly can't afford the tuition, it will be obvious when you fill out the form. If you cannot show need, you will not get financial aid, it's that simple (not counting academic scholarships). If you apply early decision, the school gives you plenty of opportunity to change your mind before you sign the dotted line. They will ask if your acceptance is contingent on financial aid. If it is, don't sign until you get your financial aid pkg back. Once you sign it is binding. The school will want to know what has changed (death/divorce,etc) that now makes you unable to afford the school.
Many of my daughter's friends get some kind of aid, unfortunately, we don't.
We made our decision to let her attend anyway based on the strength of the program at that school and the fact that we felt she had earned the right to choose her school after doing so well in high school. Each family has to decide what's best for them. Good Luck</p>