A Parent's Perspective - Mount Aloysius College

Junior Year Form a list and start visiting schools Typically this is a tough academic year for your child Have your child meet with their school counselor Have your child sign up for colleges that will be visiting at their high school Attend a local college fair SAT/ACT testing begins Begin exploring scholarship opportunities Start applying Consider job shadowing

Senior Year Turn in paperwork required at colleges Pay attention to dates and deadlines Oct 1 - You can begin filing FAFSA - Our code is: 003302 Find out college’s actual costs and not sticker prices Make sure college has SSN on file Have your child stay overnight at their college choices Attend Accepted Student Day Continue to look and apply for scholarships Celebrate their graduation and accomplishments

SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY! MTALOY.EDU “The staff at Mount Aloysius College really wants to see your son or daughter succeed and they mean it when they tell you that.

When professors are asked questions or asked for advice, they go out of their way to give answers and usually give the student even more than what they were asked. It doesn’t stop in the classroom.

In the past year we have had interactions with the administration, the various business offices, and even personnel from dietary, maintenance, and security and they ALL took care of issues quickly, professionally, and with the attention as if they were taking care of their own son. What peace of mind that has given to us this past year and what a reassurance this can be for you!”

Mr. Mike McGuire Father of a current Mountie

Cresson, Pennsylvania is 90 miles east of Pittsburgh. The campus of Mount Aloysius College is just off U.S. Route 22, about 13 miles west of Altoona, 30 miles north of Johnstown. We’re easy to find. Just follow the signs near the Cresson exit on U.S. 22.

GETTING HERE Driving Directions From Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Points East

From Pittsburgh, Ohio and Points West •

Route 22 east from Pittsburgh

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PA Turnpike west to Bedford (Exit 146)

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Continue east on Route 22 past Ebensburg

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North on Route 220/I-99 to Route 22 west (toward Ebensburg)

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Exit at the Cresson interchange

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Route 22 west to exit at Cresson Summit

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Merge right and follow Route 53 north to intersection

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Turn right onto old Route 22

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At light, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway

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Travel approximately 2 miles to Mount Aloysius College

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Travel approximately .25 mile to Mount Aloysius College

From Erie and Points North

From Washington, D.C., Virginia and Points South

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Route 79 south to Route 422 east toward Ebensburg

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I-270 north to I-70 west

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Route 219 south to Route 22 east

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Continue on Route 22 east and exit at the Cresson interchange

At Breezewood, take PA Turnpike west to Bedford (Exit 146)

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Merge right and follow Route 53 north to intersection

Travel north on Route 220/I-99 to Route 22 west (toward Ebensburg)

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At light, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway

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Exit Route 22 west at Cresson Summit

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Travel approximately .25 mile to Mount Aloysius College

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Turn right onto old Route 22

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Travel approximately 2 miles to Mount Aloysius College

A quality, private education. An affordable cost.

Mount Aloysius College has one of the best tuition and fees amongst private colleges in the United States.

98% of Mount Aloysius College students receive scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

STICKER PRICE

The average aid package is based on grants and scholarships and is approximately $12,000 per student per year.

RESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES

Total tuition cost of attendance:

2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR TUITION, RATES AND FEES

ACTUAL PRICE

Tuition Room/Board Comprehensive Fee Total

Actual cost of attendance with aid:

$23,090 $11,296 $1,280 $35,666

A REAL LOOK AT FINANCIAL AID

Case Study 1

On-Campus Resident High School GPA: 3.65 Expected Family Contribution: $0 Sticker Cost of Attending: $35,666 Aloysius Scholarship Need-Based Aid Pell Grant PHEAA Grant Federal SEOG Grant Subsidized Loan Unsubsidized Loan Total Aid: Approx. Cost After Aid:

$9,000 $3,400 $6,345 $4,524 $1,000 $3,500 $2,000 $29,769 $5,897

Case Study 2

Commuter From PA High School GPA: 2.5 Expected Family Contribution: $0 Sticker Cost of Attending: $24,370 Pell Grant PHEAA Grant Deans’ Award Federal SEOG Grant Subsidized Loan Unsubsidized Loan Total Aid: Approx. Cost After Aid:

$6,345 $4,524 $2,000 $1,000 $3,500 $2,000 $19,369 $5,001

Parents play a large role in the college selection process for their children. We understand the importance of studying costs, aid, campus life, safety, and so much more. That is why we created this brochure. While it won’t have every single detail you need, it will offer a general overview of the things that are important to you and direct you to the next steps of becoming a Mountie!

One of the oldest Catholic colleges in America, Mount Aloysius College is one of 17 Mercy-sponsored colleges and universities in the United States and is a member of The Conference for Mercy Higher Education. The College was named to honor Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591), patron saint of youth and students.

Mount Aloysius College offers more than 70 programs and concentrations in health sciences, nursing, business, criminal justice, social sciences, education, and preprofessional studies. Our professors place their greatest professional emphasis on teaching and advising students.

Mount Aloysius offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including 100 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III varsity athletics, intramural sports, performing arts, service opportunities, and a calendar of academic and cultural events.

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Admissions and Financial Aid presentation Meet professors Campus tour with a current student Observe a class 1-on-1 meeting with an admissions counselor Stay over in a Residence Hall (optional) Meet coaches Plus, receive free MAC campus gear and fee-waived application!

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