Wellesley College

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Outside funding reduces self-help (student contribution and student employment) before making any reduction to grant assistance.
Wellesley requires all students to have health insurance, either through the college or their family. For QuestBridge Match students not covered by a parental plan please notify the College and they will award a grant to cover the cost of health insurance.
Students are expected to cover their own travel expenses as part of their contribution from summer work and/or academic year earnings. Travel allowances are based off the permanent home address of the student.
Students cover their own personal expenses, books, and travel expenses from their summer earning expectation and/or academic year earnings. The expected student work-study increases slightly in junior year. Amounts for 2026-2027 are as follows:
Students who study abroad may take out a loan because they cannot participate in work-study while abroad.
Students must maintain good academic standing, as defined by the institution. Students must also submit a FAFSA and verification worksheet annually.