LEARN HOW YOU CAN AFFORD TO ATTEND GALLAUDET.
FINANCIAL AID MADE SIMPLE
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. for Federal Student Aid) after January 1. 1 Complete the FAFSA (Free Application The FAFSA is used to determine your financial need. Gallaudet uses this information to award institutional grants.
Apply online at fafsa.gov. You may be able to use the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Data Retrieval Tool if your and your parent(s)’ federal tax returns are available prior to completing the FAFSA. Important: Remember to enter Gallaudet’s school code 001443 on the FAFSA.
2 Complete the IFAA (Institutional Financial Aid Application). While not required for initial aid packaging, the IFAA asks for information to determine your eligibility for additional endowed scholarships that are a unique match for you. Calculate your cost of attendance and complete the 3 student/parent loan request forms if you plan to take loans. Once you receive your financial aid package, use the costs chart inside this brochure to estimate what your remaining cost per year will be after you receive all possible grants, scholarships and VR support.
2015-2016 Costs per Year*
Two semesters of full-time (12 to 18 credits) undergraduate study
Tuition Unit Fee Room*** Board Health Service Fee Health Insurance Fee+ TOTAL TOTAL (without Health Insurance+) * ** *** +
U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents $15,078 $276 $7,080 $5,550 $250 $2,784 $31,018
International Students** $30,156 $276 $7,080 $5,550 $250 $2,784 $46,096
$28,234
$43,312
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.
Types of Financial Aid for Gallaudet Undergraduates
MORE THAN 95 PERCENT OF RECENT GRADUATES
Federal Loans 21% Institutional Grants/Scholarships 22%
VR 47%
Federal Grants 10%
EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL.
Other <1%
“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
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.
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.
Myth: I don’t need to apply for financial aid. VR will pay for my education.
Here are some tips for establishing a strong relationship with your VR counselor.
Fact: Vocational Rehabilitation requires that students complete the financial aid process in addition to the VR process.
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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.
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.
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!”
—Amanda Jackson Dallas, Texas Current Student Social Work 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, 2016. Contact Admissions 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). Students may qualify for endowed scholarships based on information from the IFAA (see Step 2).
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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
Private Scholarships
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Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
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.
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Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans*
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Federal PLUS Loans*
Vocational Rehabilitation Many students at Gallaudet receive some type of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support. See details on the previous page.
*Initial award offers do not include Federal Unsubsidized Stafford or PLUS loans. These can be requested by contacting the Gallaudet Financial Aid Office.
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On-campus and off-campus employment
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Private loan programs
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Important Dates FAFSA
Available online January 1, 2016
Application deadline for Honors Scholarship consideration
February 15, 2016
Application priority deadline for Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation program
April 1, 2016
Application deadline for international students
July 1, 2016 (Fall 2016 admission) November 1, 2016 (Spring 2017 admission)
Priority filing deadline for FAFSA and IFAA
June 1, 2016
Application deadline for all other undergraduate students
Rolling until all spaces are filled
Undergraduate Open Houses
Register at admissions.gallaudet.edu
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
Monday, October 19, 2015 No ACT testing
Monday, March 7, 2016 ACT testing on Sunday, March 6
Monday, November 9, 2015 ACT testing on Sunday, November 8
Monday, April 4, 2016 ACT testing on Sunday, April 3
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