Understanding Your Award

Have you received a financial aid package from our office and need help understanding it?  Do you need assistance covering the expected family contribution?  Here is an outline and description of the various types of aid offered and financing options available:

Grant/Scholarship Aid

• Dartmouth Scholarship
• Federal Pell and SEOG Grants
• State Grant Programs

Student Employment

• Federal Work-Study
• Employment (non Work-Study)

Student Loans

• Institutional Loans
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Stafford Loan
• Private Alternative Loans

Financing Options

• Tuition Prepayment
• The Dartmouth Monthly Payment Plan
• Federal PLUS Loan

Cost of Attendance

Packaging and Determining Need

Facts & Stats