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Glossary of terms appearing in scholarship package details
| Annual Cost of Attendance |
| Total |
$58,240 |
| Tuition |
$44,050 |
| Room & Board |
$10,745 |
| Books & Supplies |
$900 |
| Travel |
$540 (average) |
| Personal |
$1,350 |
| Other Fees |
$655 |
| How Costs Are Covered (Annually) |
| Total |
$58,240 |
| Grants |
$54,790 |
Federal Work-Study
|
$1,750 |
Parental Contribution
|
$0 |
Student Summer Work Contribution
|
$1,700 |
Student Savings
|
25%
|
Student Loan
|
$0 |
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships may be used to reduce a student's work-study contribution. Scholarships in excess of $1,750 (for the first year) will reduce the Vassar grant.
Health Insurance
Vassar requires all students to have health insurance, either through their parents or another plan. If student is not covered by a parental plan, the Vassar grant will be increased to cover the $915 student insurance plan.
Other Details
Students are expected to contribute 25% of their personal savings toward college expenses. This will be used along with work-study and summer income to cover the costs of travel, books & supplies, and personal expenses. The cost of travel will vary depending on student location.
The expected contribution from student work will increase every year, as follows:
- First year: $1,750 (work/study), $1,700 (summer work)
- Second year: $1,960 (work/study), $2,000 (summer work)
- Third year: $2,180 (work/study), $2,000 (summer work)
- Fourth year: $2,180 (work/study), $2,000 (summer work)
