NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS At the time of your admission, you are automatically considered for a merit scholarship based on your academic achievement and potential at Dean. Ninety-five percent of admitted students receive an award. Resident student scholarships range from $26,000 to $35,000 per year, with an average award of $32,500, and are guaranteed for four years, provided the student maintains conditions of academic progress. That amounts to $104,000 to $140,000 over four years. It is like getting a year or two of free tuition! Merit scholarships are not based on financial need, so an application for financial aid is not considered Dean offers an interest-free payment plan option to spread out your costs not covered by other forms of financial assistance up to six months per semester. This allows for smaller, more affordable payments over the course of the school year instead of one large payment at the start of each semester. PARENT AND FAMILY LOANS Need more assistance? You’re not alone. We are prepared to assist you in finding additional sources to cover the rest of your costs. In the meantime, our website has information to get you started. For information about these additional options, visit dean.edu/paymentplans . when making a scholarship decision. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS PAYMENT PLAN
The staff were amazing during my financing process. When my financial aid package came in the mail and I wasn’t sure what the differences between my awards were, or what subsidized and unsubsidized loans were, they helped me out. EMILY W.
Additional assistance in the form of grants, student loans, work study and parent loans is available by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). GRANTS Based on your financial need, we will make sure you get all the grants you qualify for from all sources, including federal and state governments as well as Dean College. Grants are often called “gift aid,” since you do not need Part-time work study jobs are available for those who qualify. You will earn your money throughout the year and will receive a paycheck every two weeks based on your hours worked. Most students work six to eight hours per week. There are also part-time jobs available on campus and near campus if you do not qualify for work-study funds. This is also a great way to gain valuable professional experience and build your resume and network. STUDENT LOANS to repay them. WORK STUDY While loans should be used as a final option after scholarships and grants, responsible borrowing is an investment in your future and will be manageable to repay once you graduate. Student loans are an excellent resource if you need additional funds to cover your full cost. Approximately 80% of students at Dean College borrow to assist with their educational expenses. These funds need to be repaid after you leave Dean College. Please Note: Institutional need-based funding, along with federal and state sources of financial aid, are available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only.
Dean wants you to succeed. They provide you with the pathway to get through college and make it into the real world. They do everything they can during your time here to make your experience the most amazing it can be. NICK S.
PART-TIME JOBS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
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