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Cost of Attendance

  2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
In-State
Tuition & Fees 30,309 31,899 33,721
Room & Board
(On Campus)
10,970 11,420 11,940
Books & Supplies 900 900 900
Total Cost 42,179 44,219 46,561
Out-of-State  
Tuition & Fees 30,309 31,899 33,721
Room & Board
(On Campus)
10,970 11,420 11,940
Books & Supplies 900 900 900
Total Cost 42,179 44,219 46,561

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Both Federal and Institutional
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 30%
Average amount: $12,404
Determined to have financial need: 55%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 99% $17,214
Need-based scholarship/grant: 94% $12,250
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 87% $6,245
Need fully met: 16%

Available Financial Aid

Loans
Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Direct Loan):
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL):
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Loans from school's funds
Other
MEFA, TERI, Mass. No Interest Loan (NIL), CitiAssist



Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
Alumni affiliation
Art
Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency




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