Paying for College Guide

Boston Paying for an Emmanuel College Education An Investment in Your Future

Including Information on Scholarships and Financial Aid 2010-2011

Emmanuel College is committed to making a liberal arts and sciences education affordable for you and your family. There are many ways to pay for your college education. We are here to help you find the best plan for you. Together we can make an Emmanuel education possible.

Emmanuel College • 400 The Fenway • Boston, Massachusetts 02115 Office of Student Financial Services • 617 735-9938 phone • 617 735-9939 fax Office of Admissions • 617 735-9715 phone • 617 735-9801 fax www.emmanuel.edu

A Shared Approach At Emmanuel, we know that a college education is a worthwhile investment that can reap great rewards. We also understand that financing a quality private education can be a challenge. That is why we believe that paying for an education is a partnership between the student, their family and the College.

Students invest in their own education by applying for scholarships and grants and by borrowing with low-cost student loans.

Parents contribute to their children’s education from savings, current income, tax credits and through low-cost parent loans.

Emmanuel College supports our students by offering merit-based scholarships and need-based grant aid, and by participating in all federal and state funding options, including the Federal TEACH Grant and Yellow Ribbon Program.

A college education provides graduates with dramatic advantages and opportunities.

Over the span of one’s working life, those with a bachelor’s degree earn nearly double that of high school graduates, they gain access to a greater job market, and they open doors to new fields through comprehensive and interdisciplinary learning.

Jenny Saint-Aubyn ’11 Biology, Pre-Med Concentration Research Student, Viral Pathogenesis Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center “Emmanuel’s proximity to the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) encouraged me to take the initiative and contact Beth Israel in hopes of gaining experience. Now, I serve as a research student and volunteer in their emergency department. I’m learning so much from both these experiences.”

Academic Scholarships Academic Achievement Scholarship With amounts ranging from $7,500 - $12,500, the Academic Achievement Scholarship is awarded to students with SAT scores of 1100 (V+M) or ACT of 23 or higher and 3.4 cumulative high school grade point average.

Dean’s Scholarship The $15,000 Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to students with SAT scores of 1250 (V+M) or ACT of 30 or higher and 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average.

Presidential Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship recipients are also invited to compete for a seat in the prestigious Honors Program. Students selected for the Honors Program will be elevated from a Dean’s Scholarship to a Presidential Scholarship which is worth $17,500 up to full tuition. Our Honors Program is a four-year academic and co-curricular program that combines a rigorous, discussion-based curriculum with complementary opportunities such as cultural activities, faculty-directed research projects and service in the community.

Scholarship Deadlines First-Year Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – January 15, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010

Transfer Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – April 1, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010

Rachel Duarte ’10 Individualized Major: Integrated Communication Design Interned abroad in London with fashion PR firm, Modus Publicity “The opportunity to take part in an internship abroad was a unique experience. It provided me with a distinctive view of the industry and gave me the confidence to succeed. Plus, it will stick out to potential employers as something truly different.”

By creating rich opportunities through internships, service learning and study abroad, Emmanuel College links academic offerings to exciting real-world applications while focusing on the development of the whole person. Through small class sizes, faculty-student research and top-notch facilities such as the new Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center, we equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue their life’s work.

Emmanuel College • 400 The Fenway • Boston, Massachusetts 02115 Office of Student Financial Services • 617 735-9938 phone • 617 735-9939 fax Office of Admissions • 617 735-9715 phone • 617 735-9801 fax www.emmanuel.edu

David Jalkut ’09 Management Finance and Sales Operations Analyst, Genzyme Corporation “Internships are a great way for employers to evaluate and recruit potential job candidates. After interning with Genzyme, they offered me a full-time position. I was looking to gain exposure and demonstrate my abilities to prospective employers. It turns out I did just that.”

Additional Scholarships Each of these $2,500 scholarships requires a separate application in addition to a completed Admissions application received on or before January 15, 2010. For more information regarding application procedures please visit our web site at www.emmanuel.edu.

• Sisters of Notre Dame Scholarship – Given to students recommended

by members of the founding order of Emmanuel College.

• Friends of Emmanuel Scholarship – Given to students nominated by an

alumnus, current faculty member or staff member of the College.

• Leadership & Community Service Scholarship – Each year, 25 of these

scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exemplary leadership or community service experience.

Students, first-year or transfer, who are residents of the city of Boston are eligible for consideration of The City of Boston Scholarship, worth $4,500.

Need-Based Financial Aid If you apply for need-based financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), you are automatically considered for Emmanuel College grant aid. Some students will also be eligible to receive federal, state and other grant or scholarship funding. These funds may be awarded in addition to merit or other scholarship funds you receive from Emmanuel College. Students who complete a FAFSA may also receive low-interest student loans, including the Federal Stafford Loan and Federal Work Study.

Students interested in applying for need-based financial aid must complete the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov on or after January 1, 2010. Although we encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1st as possible, the priority filing date for Emmanuel College is April 1, 2010. Emmanuel’s school code for the FAFSA is 002147.

In addition, all students must complete an Emmanuel College Application for Financial Aid and submit signed copies of parent and student 2009 federal income tax returns. The application is available on our web site at www.emmanuel.edu (click on “Tuition & Aid”).

Student Employment Students can gain valuable work experience and earn spending money through on- or off-campus job opportunities. Emmanuel provides on-campus jobs, including positions with academic departments, Athletics, Admissions, Residence Life and the library. Our Boston location affords students the opportunity to find off-campus jobs within a short walk from campus, as well as the chance to gain real-world experience through internships.

Internship and job listings are conveniently posted on our Internships and Career Development web site and a job fair is held on campus at the start of each semester.

Brian Anderson ’09 Interned with NASA while studying mathematics at Emmanuel Currently pursuing an M.S. in applied mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst “When I came to Emmanuel, I knew I wanted to develop my interest in physics and astronomy.

My professors were instrumental in guiding me in the direction of worthwhile pursuits, and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to achieve.”

Areas of Study We offer opportunities for the pursuit of learning and teaching, of exploration and research in over 25 majors and minors rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, our proud tradition since 1919. At Emmanuel, classes are small enough for your professors to know who you are and what’s important to you. Our distinguished faculty expects you to challenge, to think, to question and to explore. Their mission is to make knowledge matter in every area of study.

American Studies Art

Art History*

Art Therapy

Digital Photography*

Graphic Design and Technology

Gender and Women’s Studies*

Sociology

Crime and Justice

Global Studies and International Affairs

Human Services

Health Care*

Social Inequality and Social Justice

History

Spanish

Information Technology* Latin American Studies*

Pre-law

Biochemistry

Management

Pre-med

Biology

Organizational Leadership*

Studio Art

Neuroscience

Biostatistics Catholic Studies* Chemistry

Forensic Science

Economics* Education

Elementary

Secondary

English Communication, Media and Cultural Studies

Literature

Writing and Literature

Mathematics Music* Performing Arts* Philosophy* Political Science Psychology

Counseling and Health

Developmental

General/Experimental

Neuroscience

Religious Studies*

Examples of Individualized Majors Digital Media and Communication Human Development and Health Information Technology and Management International Economics and Politics Management and Innovation Marine Biology Philosophy World Art History *Denotes minors

Other Payment Options In addition to scholarships, grants, need-based student loans and work opportunities, the Emmanuel College Office of Student Financial Services is available to assist you with other options to help pay for your Emmanuel College education. These include:

• Parent Loans – Including the Federal PLUS Loan and Massachusetts

Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) Loan

• Private Student Loans – Such as the CitiAssist Loan and Discover

Private Loan

• Monthly Payment Plan with Tuition Managements Systems, Inc. – Allows

families to spread the cost for the year over 10 monthly payments

• Veteran’s Benefits - Including the Yellow Ribbon Program

• Federal Tax Credits and Deductions

• Employer Tuition Benefits - Such as the Tuition Exchange Program

• Private Scholarships

Academic Year 2009-2010 Costs Tuition

$29,200

Fees

$165

Room & Board (standard double room)

$11,950

Total

$41,315

*Costs for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available in early spring of 2010

Scholarship Deadlines First-Year Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – January 15, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010

Transfer Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – April 1, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010

Need-Based Financial Aid Priority Filing Dates First-Year Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – April 1, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010

Transfer Students

Enrolling for Fall 2010 – April 1, 2010 Enrolling for Spring 2011 – November 1, 2010