YOU CAN AFFORD TO ATTEND GALLAUDET.
FINANCIAL AID MADE SIMPLE
2017–2018 Costs per Year*
Two semesters of full-time (12 to 18 credits) undergraduate study U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents
International Students**
Tuition
$16,032
$32,064
Unit Fee
$276
$276
Room***
$6,914
$6,914
Board
$6,130
$6,130
Health Service Fee
$250
$250
Health Insurance Fee+
$3,199
$3,199
TOTAL
$32,801
$48,833
TOTAL (without Health Insurance+)
$29,602
$45,634
* ** *** +
Fees subject to change. Tuition may vary depending on student’s country of origin. Cost may vary by residence hall. Waived for students who provide proof of insurance coverage.
91 percent of undergraduate students receive some type of fnancial aid. Types of Financial Aid
MORE THAN 97 PERCENT OF RECENT GRADUATES
43%
Loans
61%
Pell Grants Vocational Rehabilitation
63%
Institutional Grants 20%
40%
60%
ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL.
83% 80%
100%
Thirty-two percent of undergraduate students received merit awards.
“DURING MY FIRST YEAR AT GALLAUDET, I HAD STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SU OFFICE HELPED ME GET THROUGH MY FIRST YEAR WITH GRANTS AND A STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIPS. I AM NOW A SENIOR, AND I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO GALLAUD
A Degree from Gallaudet is an Exceptional Value. In fact, Gallaudet has been named by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Value School among North Region schools for the last three years.
LET US HELP YOU CREATE A FINANCIAL PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU. Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 1 Complete theTheFree FAFSA is used to determine your fnancial need.
Gallaudet uses this information to award federal, state and institutional grants. Apply online at fafsa.gov beginning October 1, 2017 for the 2018-2019 academic year. Important: Remember to enter Gallaudet’s school code 001443 on the FAFSA.
the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS-DRT), if available. 2 Use This tool allows students and parents to access federal income tax returns
to ensure that information entered in the FAFSA is accurate.
After Gallaudet completes your fnancial aid package, 3 use the cost chart inside this brochure to estimate what your remaining cost
would be after you receive all possible grants, scholarships and VR support. Complete student/parent student loan request forms if you plan to take out student loans.
Myths and Facts About Financial Aid Myth: Middle-class families do not qualify for fnancial aid. Fact:
Many middle-class families do, in fact, qualify for fnancial aid. Many factors other than income are considered when determining fnancial need.
Myth: I don’t need to apply for fnancial aid. VR will pay for my education. Fact:
Vocational Rehabilitation requires that students complete the fnancial aid process in addition to the VR process.
Myth: Grants, scholarships and/or VR will pay for all of my educational expenses. Fact:
The student and/or parent(s) are expected to contribute to educational costs. For families who cannot aford to make payments, there are several federal loan programs that can assist you with educational expenses not covered by grants, scholarships and VR.
Myth: It is not worth taking out a student loan for a college degree. Fact:
Pursuing a college education is a valuable investment. Research shows that a bachelor’s degree results in signifcantly higher earnings over one’s career than a high school diploma alone.
Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation is a federally funded state program designed to help state residents who have disabilities and meet certain requirements get the education and training necessary to secure employment. Many deaf and hard of hearing Gallaudet students receive funding from their state VR agencies. For a list of VR agencies in your state, visit www.gallaudet.edu/VRAgencies. Here are some tips for establishing a strong relationship with your VR counselor. •
Meet with your VR counselor early. Establish your career goals as early as your junior year of high school.
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Discuss your expectations and goals. Decide how and when you will communicate with each other. Make sure to get a copy of your individualized rehabilitation plan for services.
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Get a copy of your VR authorizations, if possible. This is your evidence that your VR agency has agreed to support your education at Gallaudet and will help you with your fnancial planning.
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Keep a personal fle for all your VR paperwork. This includes agreements, copies of authorizations, fnancial aid awards (grants, scholarships and loans) and personal budget plans. Plan in advance and refer to your fle periodically to ensure your expenses are always covered.
UPPORT, BUT IT WAS NOT QUITE ENOUGH. THE FINANCIAL AID N. SINCE THEN, I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO RECEIVE MORE GRANTS DET FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO COME THIS FAR!”
— Kaneisha Alexis Ansonia, Connecticut Current Student Accounting Major
Te Financial Aid staf works toward meeting your fnancial aid needs with the following resources. Merit and Honors Scholarships
Federal Financial Aid
Gallaudet’s merit-based scholarships are open to all deaf and hard of hearing undergraduates with exemplary scholastic and personal achievements. These scholarships may be awarded for up to four years of study, or up to three years for transfer students. All newly admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. However, to be considered for Honors scholarships, you must apply to both Gallaudet and the Honors Program by February 15, 2018. Contact Admissions at admissions@gallaudet.edu for more information.
Grants are federal monies that do not have to be repaid. Eligibility is determined based on your FAFSA application (see Step 1 on the second page of this brochure). Federal grants include:
Institutional Grants and Scholarships Gallaudet awards need-based grants to eligible students based on information from the FAFSA form (see Step 1 on the second page of this brochure).
Private Scholarships Private scholarships can come from outside sources such as your high school, church, community organization or private businesses. There are several commercial scholarship search engines that can assist with a nationwide search for private scholarship programs.
Vocational Rehabilitation Many students at Gallaudet receive some type of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support. See details on the previous page.
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Federal Pell Grant
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) allows you to earn money during the fall and spring semesters through part-time employment. Eligibility is determined based on your FAFSA. Federal Loans are monies that must be repaid with interest after graduation or withdrawal from college. Eligibility is determined based on your FAFSA. Federal loan programs include: •
Federal Subsidized Staford Loans
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Federal Unsubsidized Staford Loans*
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Federal PLUS Loans*
*Initial award ofers do not include Federal Unsubsidized Staford or PLUS loans. These can be requested by contacting the Gallaudet Financial Aid Ofce.
Net Price Calculator You can estimate your total cost of attendance by going to gallaudet.edu/fnancial-aid/net-price-calculator. Please know that the estimated fnancial aid information from this calculator is not a guarantee that you will receive this amount.
Other Financial Resources •
On-campus and of-campus employment
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Private loan programs
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