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To assist you in estimating your family's contribution (cost) for the
2008-2009 academic year, we have developed a parent contribution calculator and
student contribution guidelines. As indicated in the Determining Need section of this web
site, the formula for determining a family's eligibility for aid is as
follows:
STUDENT BUDGET
- (PARENT CONTRIBUTION + STUDENT CONTRIBUTION = FAMILY CONTRIBUTION)
= FINANCIAL NEED
These pages will allow you to estimate the Parent Contribution and
to calculate an estimated Student Contribution.
Please note:
This section will not provide an estimated financial aid award. Due to
the enormous variation in the expenses associated with attendance, this section
will not provide an estimated student budget. The direct costs associated with
attending Dartmouth in 2007-2008 are $45,483. The total standard cost of
attendance used for first year students in 2007-2008 is $48,236. (This figure
adds on a small amount for books, supplies and miscellaneous costs. Actual
costs will be determined individually and will be shown on the financial aid
award letter.) 2008-2009 costs will not be available until the Spring of
2008.
Please be advised that this calculator is for estimating the parent
contribution under the Institutional Methodology (IM) only. If the
parent contribution is higher under Federal Methodology (FM), as determined by
the FAFSA Application, then Dartmouth must use the higher calculated FM
figure. An estimate of the FM figure can be obtained by using the
calculator on the College
Board's website or by using FAFSA4caster.
The estimator is meant to be used as a tool for prospective students.
It will not provide returning students with an accurate estimate of their
parental contribution.
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