Financial aid helps make an 17³Ô¹Ï education more affordable. Let’s walk through the key terms and options so you can see how it all comes together.
At 17³Ô¹Ï, we’re committed to making your education accessible and affordable. Our financial aid team works one-on-one with families to understand their unique circumstances and provide guidance through every step of the process. No matter your background, we encourage you to apply for aid so we can support your investment in your future.
17³Ô¹Ï meets 100% of each student’s demonstrated need for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Financial aid at 17³Ô¹Ï typically includes a mix of funding from the College, the federal and state governments, and external sources.
These are funds you do not need to repay. They are based on financial need or academic merit and are designed to lower your out-of-pocket costs.
Work-study provides part-time, on-campus jobs that help you earn money toward your education while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Student and parent loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid. Understanding your loan terms is key to borrowing responsibly.
Need-based financial aid is based on two primary factors: your annual cost of attendance and your family’s calculated contribution.
Cost of Attendance minus Family Contribution = Financial Need
Your cost of attendance includes direct charges (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meal plan) plus standard estimates for indirect expenses (books, supplies, and transportation to and from home). This budget varies depending on whether you live on campus, off campus, or with family.
Your family’s contribution is determined from your FAFSA, CSS Profile, and supporting documents such as tax returns.
If your legal parents were never married, are separated or divorced, 17³Ô¹Ï also takes into consideration the resources of your noncustodial parent when determining overall financial need. This information is collected from the CSS Profile of your noncustodial parent which is only required one time (generally, your first year or the first year that your parents were in this status). In rare cases, you may request a waiver for the noncustodial parent requirement.
Factors considered in calculating your contribution include:
All students are expected to contribute from summer earnings ($2,650 for first-years) and 25% of their assets annually.
Changes in these factors could impact your financial aid eligibility. For example, families may see a significant change in financial aid eligibility when older children graduate from college, but could also see an increase if a younger sibling begins undergraduate studies.
We encourage all prospective students to apply for financial aid, regardless of your financial background. Submitting your financial aid applications by the deadline ensures you're considered for the full range of need-based aid available at 17³Ô¹Ï.
Visit our step-by-step checklist to learn which forms to complete, when to submit them, and how to track your application once it’s underway.
International citizens follow different requirements for financial aid consideration.
The Office of Financial Aid coordinates all aid types—merit, need-based, and non-need-based—and presents them in your financial aid offer. Admitted students receive both a paper version in their admission packet and electronic version on the application portal, while current students access their offer through 17³Ô¹Ï’s Financial Aid Portal.
FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS: Use our quick cost tools to get an estimate of the need-based financial aid you may qualify for at 17³Ô¹Ï.
17³Ô¹Ï does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, pregnancy, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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