Available Grants at Dartmouth College
As one of the most prestigious institutions for higher education in the United States, Dartmouth College is committed to helping deserving students receive the help they need in financing their education. Dartmouth has several financial aid programs to help meet each student’s financial need during their stay at the college, including work-study programs, loans, scholarships, and grants. Since all Dartmouth students are accepted based only on their qualifications and not their capability of paying tuition, Dartmouth College is especially committed to making sure all students are able to finish their undergraduate education regardless of their financial situation.
First year students can apply for financial aid through Dartmouth College’s Financial Aid Office.
Available grants for Dartmouth students
Grants given to Dartmouth students are based solely on financial need. None of these grants are handed out based on academic or athletic talent, race, gender, or other criteria. The Dartmouth Financial Aid office estimates each student’s financial need using information from the College Scholarship Service’s PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The federal government uses a student’s FAFSA application to determine who qualifies for these grants. A student can receive US$400 to around US$5,350 from these grants.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Dartmouth College awards these grants to the students determined to be most in need. Students can receive up to US$4,000 a year with these grants.
State grant programs
Dartmouth students hailing from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont can receive grants from their home states in addition to other grants or aid from Dartmouth College.
Although these grants do not cover the entirety of the cost of education in Dartmouth College, they can go a long way in helping pay for a needy student’s tuition. In addition to grants, the Dartmouth Financial Aid office can also supplement a student’s financial aid through other programs.