<p>Hey, does anyone know about Kenyon's financial aid for intels? I mean are they generous or not and what is the least expected contribution?</p>
<p>If they want you they will make it possible for you to attend. They may give you even full ride if you are a very desirable applicant. The huge grants are need based. There are also loans and work on campus included in the aid package. Merid based amounts are lesser, but still decent.</p>
<p>I don't know where that ^ information comes from, but here's the official word (from US News Premium):</p>
<p>Need-based aid (first number is freshmen, second is all undergrads):
Students who applied for financial aid 52% 52%
Those determined to have financial need 47% 43%
Students whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS or other private loans) 59% 54%
Avg. financial aid package (% awarded aid) $23,874 (47%) $24,982 (43%)
Avg. need-based scholarships or grants (% awarded aid) $22,525 (45%) $21,897 (41%)
Avg. self-help aid, such as work study or loans (% awarded aid) $2,691 (40%) $4,349 (38%)
Avg. need-based loan (excluding PLUS or other private loans) $2,140 $3,810</p>
<p>Non-need-based aid:
Avg. merit award (% awarded aid) $13,085 (25%) $12,072 (23%)
Avg. athletic scholarship (% awarded aid) $0 (0%) $0 (0%)</p>
<p>This data shows Kenyon to be so-so on financial aid, actually pretty poor on need based as they are only meeting full need for 59% of those qualified (although most of it was). I also question the merit numbers because the percentage seems high. Of the schools my son applied to Kenyon was among the worst for money (and he was not only a strong candidate, but a legacy). Note that the app date for merit aid is December 15.</p>
<p>I don't know who took these stats, but I can tell for sure that everyone of the international students that I have talked to has gotten 100% of their need.</p>
<p>yeah, i am a sophomore international student, and they met all my needs. There isnt any international student here I know of that didnt get their full need met.
It is important to understand though that if the school doesnt meet the full need of an international students, most if not all intl students cant attend school, given the currency value and such.</p>
<p>I'm sorry - I did not notice that you were specifically asking about international students. I'm sure that is a whole different ball game. Sorry!</p>
<p>According to Princeton Review, for the class of 2010, Kenyon College awarded all 43 admitted international students financial aid. They issued US$1,404,872, so the average award was $32,671 per student per year they attend.</p>
<p>From the Collegian:</p>
<p>"Financial aid for students of need, regardless of race, will be increased, thus increasing economic diversity. The capital campaign, currently in its quiet phase, looks to raise financial aid by 150 percent, according to Vice President for College Relations Sarah Kahrl. The College will provide aid for first-generation college students and both low-income and middle class students who cannot afford Kenyon's tuition. "</p>
<p>"The goal, according to Sheffield, is to represent a "wide spectrum of American society" in the student body. In order to emphasize internationalization, the College will focus on expanding language instruction and recruiting international students, faculty and specialists, such as visiting artists. Additional support for study abroad programs will also be provided."</p>