Financial Aid FAQs

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Most Frequently Asked Questions

You're always welcome to email or call us for answers, but for your convenience, we've curated our responses to the most common questions that arise among applicants.

  • Early Decision and Financial Aid

    Does applying Early Decision affect Financial Aid?

  • Gap Years

    If I take a Gap Year, what happens to my financial aid offer?

  • General Financial Aid

    Is my scholarship considered taxable income? What can I do if I'm not happy with my financial aid offer? Will I lose some financial aid if I receive an outside award/scholarship?