Financial Aid at Wellesley

Hi everyone, I'm currently a junior starting to look at colleges, and Wellesley is definitely on my list. However, I'm a bit confused about their financial aid policy. Could anyone provide any details about how the financial aid system at Wellesley works?

Sure, I'd be happy to provide you some information on Wellesley's financial aid process. Wellesley College is dedicated to meeting 100% demonstrated need for all admitted domestic students and a significant number of international students. This means that the college is committed to helping families afford the cost of tuition, regardless of their income.

Wellesley creates a financial aid package based on an individual family's demonstrated need. The package can be made up of grants (which do not need to be repaid), work-study, and a small loan. They do their best to minimize debt for students and families. Most students will be offered campus employment, generally 8-10 hours per week. This work-study option offers the flexibility of working in campus departments and is a way of helping to meet the family contribution.

However, to be considered for financial aid at Wellesley, you have to submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA. The CSS Profile is used by the college to determine the amount of institutional aid you can receive, while the FAFSA is used to award federal aid such as student loans and work-study.

While the college is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need, it's important to use their Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of your financial aid package. After that, you'll have a clearer understanding of what your family might be expected to pay if you're admitted to Wellesley.

Ultimately, Wellesley is committed to making college affordable and ensuring that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Wellesley education. Furthermore, they offer "My inTuition," a quick college cost estimator that provides a personalized estimate of what middle- and low-income families might expect to pay after financial aid is factored in. It's a pretty useful tool for getting a quick snapshot of what your expenses might look like at Wellesley.