2016-2017 Financial Aid Brochure (Gallaudet University)

LEARN HOW YOU CAN AFFORD TO ATTEND GALLAUDET.

FINANCIAL AID MADE SIMPLE

2016–2017 Costs per Year*

Two semesters of full-time (12 to 18 credits) undergraduate study U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents

International Students**

Tuition

$15,552

$31,104

Unit Fee

$276

$276

Room***

$6,778

$6,778

Board

$5,840

$5,840

Health Service Fee

$250

$250

Health Insurance Fee+

$2,784

$2,784

TOTAL

$31,480

$47,032

TOTAL (without Health Insurance+)

$28,696

$44,248

* ** *** +

Fees subject to change.

Tuition and fees 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 financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid Loans Pell Grants Vocational Rehabilitation

61% 63%

Institutional Grants

MORE THAN 95 PERCENT OF RECENT GRADUATES

43%

83%

ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL.

20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Thirty-two percent of undergraduate students received merit awards.

“I HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO COME TO GALLAUDET BECAUSE OF ITS RICH DIVERSITY AN I WAS CONCERNED HOW I WOULD PAY FOR TUITION. THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE PATIE IN GREAT DETAIL. I AM PROUD TO SAY I WILL BE GRADUATING NEXT YEAR, AND ENROL

A Degree from Gallaudet is an Exceptional Value.

Studies show that a bachelor’s degree increases your earning potential— and at Gallaudet, you can earn your degree at an affordable cost. Our tuition and fees are 38 percent lower than the U.S. national average for out-of-state tuition, and 90 percent of students receive financial aid or scholarships.

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 financial need.

Gallaudet uses this information to award federal, state and institutional grants.

Apply online at fafsa.gov beginning October 1, 2016 for the 2017–2018 academic year.

Important: Remember to enter Gallaudet’s school code 001443 on the FAFSA.

Use the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS-DRT) 2 which allows students and parents to access 2015 federal income tax returns

to ensure that information entered in the FAFSA is accurate.

After Gallaudet completes your financial 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 financial aid.

Fact: Many middle-class families do, in fact, qualify

for financial aid. Many factors other than income

are considered when determining financial need.

Myth: I don’t need to apply for financial aid.

VR will pay for my education.

Fact: Vocational Rehabilitation requires that

students complete the financial 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 afford 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 significantly 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.

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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 financial planning.

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Keep a personal file for all your VR paperwork.

This includes agreements, copies of authorizations, financial aid awards (grants, scholarships and loans) and personal budget plans. Plan in advance and refer to your file periodically to ensure your expenses are always covered.

ND UNLIMITED ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION; HOWEVER, ENTLY LISTENED AND EXPLAINED MY FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE LLING AT GALLAUDET IS THE BEST DECISION I’VE EVER MADE!”

—Anton Jackson Detroit, Michigan Current Student Physical Education Major

The Financial Aid staff works toward meeting your financial 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, 2017.

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. To download a list of private scholarship opportunities, visit gallaudet.edu/ financial_aid/scholarships. There are also 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 Perkins Loan

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Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans

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Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans*

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Federal PLUS Loans*

*Initial award offers do not include Federal Unsubsidized Stafford or PLUS loans. These can be requested by contacting the Gallaudet Financial Aid Office.

Other Financial Resources •

On-campus and off-campus employment

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Private loan programs

Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-3695

Important Dates Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Available online October 1, 2016

Application priority deadline for Honors Scholarship consideration Application priority deadline for Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation program

February 15, 2017 April 1, 2017

Application deadline for all other undergraduate students

Undergraduate Open Houses

Rolling until all spaces are filled

Register at admissions.gallaudet.edu

FALL 2016

SPRING 2017

Friday, September 23, 2016 (transfer students) ACT testing on Saturday, September 24

Monday, March 6, 2017 ACT testing on Sunday, March 5

Monday, October 17, 2016 ACT testing on Sunday, October 16

Saturday, April 1, 2017 (Science, Technology, and Mathematics) ACT testing on Sunday, April 2

Monday, November 7, 2016 ACT testing on Sunday, November 6

Monday, April 10, 2017 ACT testing on Sunday, April 9

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