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How is my family's contribution determined?
The factors that determine a family's ability to contribute
to college costs are income, assets, total number of family
members, and number of family members attending coll
ege. The
computation allows for necessary family expenditures such as
taxes, reasonable living costs, and unusual medical
expenses, and protects a portion of a family's assets for
emergencies and educational expenses for other family
members. A part of the remaining income and assets is
assumed to be available for college expenses. If more than
one child is attending college, the family contribution is
divided accordingly.
How much does it cost to attend Pomona College?
If you were to live on campus during the current academic
year, 2008-2009, your budget would be $49,745:
| Tuition |
$
35,318 |
| Fees |
307 |
| Room and Board |
12,220 |
| Books |
900 |
| Personal Expenses |
1,000 |
| Total |
$49,745 |
For the financial aid recipient, the actual cost is the
family contribution.
How is my financial eligibility determined?
The family contribution depends only on the family's
financial circumstances. Financial aid eligibility is the
difference between the total cost of attending a given
college and the family contribution. This total cost
includes tuition and fees, room and board, an allowance for
books, supplies, and other incidental expenses. The College
does not provide for travel expenses for international
students who must travel to and from the United States. |
