Each year Rollins awards more than $50 million in state, federal, and institutional aid. Approximately 65 percent of our students benefit from financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment. Types of Financial Assistance
Opportunities for financial assistance are wide-ranged — the BENEFITS will afford you both an EDUCATIONAL and
Scholarships Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit or talents exhibited outside the classroom. They may be awarded from Rollins, outside agencies, or state and federal governments. Scholarships do not require repayment.
Grants Grants are normally based on financial need. They are provided by Rollins, the federal government, and the state government. Like scholarships, grants do not require repayment.
Loans
LIFE EXPERIENCE
that sets ROLLINS
Loans are available to students with a demonstrated financial need and typically are interest-free for as long as you are enrolled on at least a half-time basis.
Employment
apart from the competition.
Federal College Work Study opportunities are available to students who demonstrate financial need. These jobs are highly flexible, are offered across campus and departments, and provide extra income that will not impact previously arranged financial aid packages.
Academic Scholarships Scholarships
Award
Criteria
Cornell Scholarships
Full tuition, room & board; approximately $48,000 per year.
Semi-finalists typically have SATs higher than 1420 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACTs higher than 32, and GPAs higher than 3.6. Ten recipients are selected through an on-campus interview process. Admission application deadline is January 5th.
Deans’ Scholarships
Up to $25,000 per year Up to $100,000 total for four years.
Deans’ Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit and leadership potential. Admission application deadline is January 5th.
Alonzo Rollins Scholarships
Up to $15,000 per year Up to $60,000 total for four years.
Applicants with SATs higher than 1300 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACTs higher than 29, and GPAs higher than 3.5 are considered for Alonzo Rollins Scholarships.
Presidential Scholarships
Up to $13,000 per year Up to $52,000 total for four years.
Applicants with SATs higher than 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACTs higher than 27, and GPAs higher than 3.3 are considered for Presidential Scholarships.
Donald Cram Science Scholarships
Up to $5,000 per year. Amount increases when combined with other scholarships.
Ten Cram Scholars are typically selected from Alonzo Rollins Scholarship recipients who declare a major in a field of mathematics, life, physical, or computer science. Admission application deadline is January 5th.
A separate application is not required for any of the above scholarships. However, merit scholarship candidates cannot select the Test Score Waived Option when submitting the Application for Admission.
Scholarships for Artistic Achievement
Scholarships for Athletics
Priscilla L. Parker Theatre Scholarships
Rollins awards grants-in-aid to athletes in accordance with NCAA Division II standards for:
• Valued at up to $10,000 annually • Awarded to theatre arts majors on the basis of their talent, academic merit, and professional potential • Finalists are invited to audition on campus • Applications may be requested from the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue-2735, Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499
Virginia Nelson Music Scholarships
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Women’s basketball Men’s basketball Women’s golf Men’s golf Women’s soccer Men’s soccer Women’s tennis Men’s tennis Women’s softball Men’s baseball Women’s volleyball
• Valued at up to $10,000 annually • Awarded to music majors on the basis of their talent, academic merit, and professional potential • Applications and auditions may be requested from the Department of Music, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue-2731, Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499
If you are interested in an athletic scholarship, please contact the appropriate coach in care of the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue2730, Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499. Applicants for athletic grants-in-aid may be required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), although it is not necessary to demonstrate financial need to receive an athletic grant.
Important Advice It is a common misconception that a high-quality, private college education is out of financial reach for a majority of students, no matter how accomplished they may be. At Rollins, nothing could be further from the truth. Here are some important pieces of advice to help ensure that your financial aid process is as smooth and successful as possible. • Apply early. To receive maximum consideration for financial aid, it is important to meet all deadlines. • Read carefully. Devote an appropriate amount of time to read through all the information you receive. • Respond quickly. Make sure to submit any requested information as quickly as possible. • Be accurate. Providing inaccurate information could put you at risk of missing important deadlines. • Create a file. Keep all of your financial aid documents and correspondence in one organized location.
Financial Aid Based on Financial Need A majority of financial aid at Rollins is based on the specific financial need demonstrated by each applicant to the College. In fact, depending on your academic performance and family’s financial situation, you could be eligible for up to $52,000 annually.
Applying for Need-Based Financial Aid 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible, requesting that an analysis be sent to Rollins College (institution code: 001515). 2. Complete a Rollins Supplemental Financial Aid Application (rollins.edu/finaid). This application should be mailed directly to the Office of Financial Aid at Rollins no later than March 1. 3. Accept your financial aid award. This is done by submitting your admission deposit by the required deadline. Tentative financial aid awards are mailed to accepted applicants as soon as both required applications have been submitted and processed. Final awards are made once copies of parent and student income tax returns (IRS form 1040, 1040A, or 1040 EZ) are received and verified. Copies of tax returns should be submitted no later than July 1.
Veterans A new veteran’s benefit entitled the Post 9/11-GI Benefit (also known as Chapter 33) is now available. If you or your parents served on active duty in the US military after September 11, 2001, you may be entitled to veteran’s benefits and Rollins College Yellow Ribbon participation grants to fund 100% of your Rollins College tuition. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further details.
Information for Florida Residents Each year the State of Florida awards significant financial support to Florida students who stay in-state to attend a private college or university.
Florida Resident Access Grant • Valued at up to $2,500 annually • Recipients must be Florida residents for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment
Florida Academic Scholarship • Pays the average of the state university system tuition and fees, approximately $4,500 annually • Recipients must have a 3.5 GPA, 1270 SAT score (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT composite of 28, and a diploma from a Florida high school or home school program • Recipients must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of community service while in high school
Florida Medallion Scholarship • Pays 75 percent of the average state university system tuition, approximately $3,400 annually • Recipients must have completed a college preparatory curriculum and have a 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 970 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT composite of 20
2009 – 2010 Annual Expenses for Determining Financial Need Tuition:
$36,220
Room:
$6,660
Food (board):
$4,660
Books:
$760
Total:
Fixed charge Double room-includes utilities, local telephone service, cable television, and a campus computer network connection
Estimated and varies by curriculum
$48,300
Need-Based Income/Award Examples The following examples illustrate the ways in which a student’s award can vary depending on overall family circumstances. Although these examples are accurate, they are not intended as a guarantee of a particular financial aid award. One parent, one child, one child in college
Two parents, three children, one child in college
Two parents three children, two children in college
Parents’ income
$35,000
$60,000
$130,000
Parents’ assets
$20,000
$64,000
$133,000
Student’s income
$900
$4,500
$2,300
Student’s assets
$200
$500
$200
$48,300
$48,300
$48,300
$3,000
$4,700
$17,200
$45,300
$43,600
$31,100
$38,000
$35,000
$26,500
Loan
$4,600
$5,900
$3,500
Work
$2,700
$2,700
$1,100
Rollins cost Family contribution Financial aid eligibility
FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE Grant
You can estimate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by using the estimator available at: www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml
Payment Assistance Programs for Students and Parents Rollins College Installment Plan The Rollins College Installment Plan enables families to make 10 monthly installments rather than semester payments. A modest application fee is charged with no interest or finance charges.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan Program This loan is available from the federal government to any student enrolled at least half-time who does not qualify for other need-based financial aid. The interest is a variable rate that cannot exceed 6.8 percent. Repayment of the principle on the loan begins six months after the student graduates or leaves college.
Federal Parent Loan (PLUS) Parents with no adverse credit history can apply for federal parent loans. Loan amounts can be up to the full Rollins cost, less other student aid. Repayment begins immediately at a variable rate that cannot exceed 7.9 percent. Need-based financial aid at Rollins is generally limited to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Applicants for admission are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
championships and 55 conference championships
ATHLETICS: 23 men’s and women’s varsity teams compete in the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference and have combined to win 22 national
ties in the South (U.S. News & World Report); #8 Liberal arts institution for study abroad (Open Doors Report); Overall state-wide award for Most Engaged Campus in Florida (Florida Campus Compact)
#1 among 121 master’s-level universi-
AWARDS AND RANKINGS:
receive scholarships and financial aid
AID: More than 65 percent of students
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 17
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 10:1
STUDENTS: 1,775 undergraduates from more than 45 states and more than 45 countries
Virginia in Winter Park, Florida, 10 minutes from downtown Orlando
LOCATION: On the shores of Lake
ESTABLISHED: 1885
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MINORS:
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