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A bold commitment to making an 17³Ô¹Ï education within reach for more families.

If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and your family falls within certain income ranges, you may qualify for guaranteed tuition support through the 17³Ô¹Ï Affordability Promise:

>> If your total family income is under $100,000 with typical assets, 17³Ô¹Ï guarantees that your full tuition will be covered.

>> If your family income is between $100,000–$200,000 with typical assets, you’re guaranteed at least half of your tuition covered.

And that’s just the starting point. Because 17³Ô¹Ï meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, many students also receive additional financial aid that helps cover housing, meals, books, transportation, and other expenses.

17³Ô¹Ï’s Affordability Promise is designed to provide greater financial clarity and peace of mind for families. This initiative ensures that eligible students can access an exceptional education with a cost structure that reflects their financial circumstances.

Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about who qualifies, how income and assets are evaluated, and what to expect from year to year.

17³Ô¹Ï Affordability Promise FAQs

U.S. citizens and permanent residents entering 17³Ô¹Ï in or after Fall 2026 are eligible for the 17³Ô¹Ï Affordability Promise. International students and students who enrolled before Fall 2026 are not eligible. However, 17³Ô¹Ï continues to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all current U.S. citizens and permanent residents—and many already receive aid equivalent to the Promise.

Total income includes both taxable and untaxed income. This typically means your adjusted gross income (AGI) plus untaxed income such as Social Security benefits, child support received, or pre-tax retirement contributions.

When calculating total income, 17³Ô¹Ï only considers positive taxable income and may exclude losses that affect federal tax liability but do not reflect a family’s actual ability to pay.

Families living outside the U.S. may use equivalent income documentation but must submit a translated and currency-converted version for review.

If a student’s parents are separated, divorced, or were never married, income from all parents will be considered when determining eligibility.
 

Financial aid eligibility considers family assets such as cash, savings and checking accounts, investments and equity in businesses or real estate (including your home). We never consider the value of any qualified retirement accounts. Families with assets atypical for our applicant pool within the income range may not qualify.

Yes. All students must reapply for financial aid annually by 17³Ô¹Ï’s published deadlines. Eligibility for the Affordability Promise is reviewed each year. Students who miss the deadlines may not receive the same level of aid.

All admitted students who submit the required financial aid documents by the deadline will receive an aid offer that meets 100% of their demonstrated financial need for each year they are enrolled at 17³Ô¹Ï.

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