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You Can Get Into And Afford College!
GOUCHER COLLEGEEXPLORE GOUCHER DAY 2015
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Admissions Requirements
Tailored for specific populations of students - first-year, homeschooled, international and transfer
Highly individualized selection process; each application is reviewed by an admissions counselor
Academic achievement, personal qualities and intellectual promise are important components of review process
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Applying to Goucher
The Common Application $55 application fee or waiver Essay Official high school transcript (grade 9 and up), listing
courses in progress Secondary school report with a letter of recommendation
from your college counselor/advisor Recommendation letter from an academic
teacher (English, math, science, foreign language or social studies)
Early Decision Agreement Form (for early decision applicants only)
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Applying to Goucher
The Goucher Video Application (GVA)
$55 application fee or waiverA video no longer than two minutesA brief application form A signed statement of academic integrityOne graded writing assignmentOne stellar scholastic work
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Deadlines5
Misc.
Interviews recommended (not required).
ACT/SAT test optional
AP test scores of 4 or 5 given credit placement.
IB examination scores of 5 or higher in higher level subject areas will be granted credit. Successful completion of a full IB curriculum may enable you to enroll as a sophomore; course placement is at the discretion of each department.
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Merit Scholarships
All admitted students, who submitted a high school transcript, are automatically considered for a merit scholarship.
Additional opportunities based on academics, leadership, fine & performing arts are available.
Goucher students must achieve a 2.75 cumulative GPA to maintain a scholarship
Scholarships are renewable and awarded for up to eight semesters
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Goals of Financial Aid
Primary goal is to assist students in paying for college and is achieved by:
Evaluating families’ ability to pay educational costs
Distributing limited resources in an equitable manner
Providing balance of gift aid and self-help aid
Financial Aid Basics
Gift Aid
Grants
Scholarships
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Sources of Financial Aid
Federal
• Grants
• Work Study
• Loans
State
• Scholarships
• Grants
Institutional
• Grants
• Scholarships
• Work Study
Private
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Determining Financial Need
COA
EFC
Financial Need
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and fees
Cost of living in dorms (room)
Cost of meal plans on campus (board)
Allowance forBooks and supplies
Allowance formisc. expenses
Allowance forTransportation
+ +
Indirect costs that are not be charged by the college:
+ +
Direct costs typically charged by the college:
Cost of Attendance (COA)
D I R E C T C O S T S
T U I T I O N A N D F E E S : $ 4 2 , 1 8 0
R O O M A N D B O A R D ( O N C A M P U S ) : $ 1 1 , 9 4 2
I N D I R E C T C O S T S
B O O K S A N D S U P P L I E S : $ 1 0 0 0
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N: $ 8 0 0 M I S C E L L A N E O U S E X P E N S E S : $ 1 5 0 0
T O TA L : $ 5 7 , 4 2 2 N O T E - Y O U W I L L N O T PAY $ 5 7 , 4 2 2
2015-2016 COA
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FMEFCExpected Family Contribution
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) takes into account (to consider for federal and MD State aid): Income (parent(s) and student) Assets (parent(s) and student) Number in Household Number in College Custodial parent only Available January 1
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IMEFCExpected Family Contribution
The CSS Profile: Additional information to consider
a family for institutional aid Available October 1 Looks at primary home value Looks at business/farm value Looks at noncustodial parent Fee- $25
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Application Options
Admissions Application + Supporting Materials
CSS Profile FAFSA
Early Decision I Nov 15 Dec 1 Feb 1
Early Action/GVADec 1 Feb 1 Feb 1
Regular Decision Feb 1 Feb 15 Feb 15
TransferMay 1 May 1 May 1
What happens next?
Make sure to list GC’s school code on the FAFSA and CSS Profile (002073 and 5257)
GC will import your informationGC may ask you for additional information
(ex. tax forms, citizenship documents…)Admissions will will FA know of your merit
awardGC will send you an estimated or actual
award notification (depends on timing)
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Special Situations
If your family experiences a recent change in circumstances (ex. unemployment, high unreimbursed medical expenses, change in martial status…) the financial aid award may be reviewed.
To request a review, complete a Professional Judgment Request (found on our website) and provide the appropriate supporting documentation.
Non-custodial information (needed for CSS Profile) may be waived if circumstances exist.
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Your Own Savings
Parent loans/Alternative (Private) loans
Payment plan
529 Savings & Prepaid Tuition Programs
Military Tuition Assistance/Veterans Benefits
Tuition Waivers
Contact Us!
http://www.goucher.edu/financialaid
Learn more about financial aid
Browse the FAQ’s
We are located in Student Administrative Services (in the courtyard next to Admissions)
Questions?
Thank you for visiting today!
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