Prospective Students
Tuition & Fees
Direct costs for the 2012-2013 academic year:
- $37,260 tuition
- $ 350 required fees
- $ 5,020 standard room
- $ 4,520 average meal plan
Indirect Costs (estimated budget amounts):
- $1,000 books
- $1,000 transportation
- $1,000 personal/miscellaneous expenses
| Plan | Meals | Munch | Semester | Year |
| A | 215 | $195 | $2530 | $5060 |
| B | 125 | $735 | $2400 | $4800 |
| C | 165 | $330 | $2260 | $4520 |
| D | 90 | $740 | $2260 | $4520 |
| F | 80 | $570 | $1830 | $3660 |
| G | 110 | $270 | $1730 | $3460 |
| H | 30 | $110 | $530 | $1060 |
| I | 260 | $95 | $2690 | $5380 |
| J | 90 | $1060 | $2590 | $5180 |
| K | 30 | $315 | $750 | $1500 |
Early Estimates of Scholarship and Aid Eligibility
Each year from September through December (before families can complete the FAFSA), Allegheny College provides an Early Estimator service to give high school seniors an estimate of scholarship and financial aid eligibility toward their Allegheny education. After January 1, each year, we encourage applicants to complete the FAFSA so we can determine an official financial aid package once the student has been admitted.
An Overview
An Allegheny College education is an excellent investment in students and their futures. We believe which college you attend — or do not attend — should not be a matter of money.
Through generous support from our alumni, Allegheny is able to provide over $32 million in Achievement-Based Scholarships and Need-Based Grant Assistance to supplement over $21 million in aid awarded to students from federal, state, and private sources. Consequently, Allegheny’s financial assistance allows many students the opportunity to make a college choice based on value and fit, rather than financial constraints.
One of the best resources regarding financial aid at Allegheny College is its experienced staff. We are committed to helping families identify financial aid options to assist them in paying for the student’s educational investment. Our affordability counseling helps students and parents understand the financial aid process and the opportunities available to them.
A financial aid “package” may consist of need-based and non-need-based financial aid from a variety of institutional, federal, state, and private sources. Typical types of aid include grants, scholarships, loans, and employment options. Together with resources available from the family, the total amount of financial aid options may meet the annual cost of attendance (includes tuition, fees, room, board, and allowances for books, transportation, and personal expenses).
Alternative Payment and Financing Options
For details on billing, meal plans, room rates and other student account information, please contact the Financial Services Office at 1-800-376-7075, or visit the Financial Services web site.
Criteria for Awarding Aid – Allegheny College encourages all students to investigate their eligibility for Need-Based Aid at an early stage of the application process. Parents of incoming first-year students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application or Federal Student Aid) between January 1 and February 15 during their son’s or daughter’s senior year of high school. When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list Allegheny’s Federal Code, 003230, in the school section. Please note that the FAFSA may be filed with estimated information and updated later, once federal income tax returns are completed. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated by the federal EFC formula is the index used to determine federal, state and institutional aid eligibility.
In addition to Need-Based Aid, Allegheny has an Achievement-Based Scholarship program. The Trustee Scholarship is awarded without regard to financial need to students who have balanced academic excellence with other distinctive activities while in high school. The Trustee Scholarship program provides achievement-based awards of up to $80,000. If awarded, the Trustee Scholarship is automatically renewed for up to four years (up to 8 semesters) of full-time enrollment at Allegheny College. A limited number of Trustee Scholarships are available to transfer students.
Allegheny competes in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and honors the Division III limitations. Academic and need-based financial aid are awarded without regard to students’ athletic abilities or sport participation.
Recommended Sites
Cash Course Financial Education Program
Allegheny College, with help from the National Endowment for Financial Education, is taking a proactive approach to financial education. The Cash Course web site provides unbiased and noncommercial financial resources for students and alumni who want to develop smart money management skills. Topics include: protecting your credit, preventing identity theft, sources of financial aid and understanding insurance and taxes.
More Information
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335. You may also can telephone us at (814) 332-2701 or (800) 835-7780, or send an e-mail to fao@allegheny.edu.