Millions of dollars of need-based scholarships awarded to Dartmouth students this year
Grants and scholarships are funds for your education that do not need to be repaid. Dartmouth scholarship funds are all based on financial need. We do not offer any aid based on academic merit, artistic talent, athletic ability or other criteria.
Learn more about the Grants and Scholarships we award.
Nearly all financial aid awards include employment eligibility. Students can choose to take this opportunity to work on campus and earn money to help cover their indirect costs. These earnings are paid directly to the student and are not applied to the student's tuition bill.
Loans are a type of aid which must be repaid. Dartmouth does not expect you to borrow a studnet loan as part of a need-based award, but they can still be requested to reduce or replace your EFC, work expecation, or to assist in covering the health plan or computer costs.
Learn more about the Student Loans we have available.
Loans are available for parents to cover the cost of the family contribution. PLUS are Federal Direct Loans in which the parent of a dependent student is the applicant/borrower.
Learn more about Federal Direct PLUS Loans.
This type of loan is available from private banks. Your ability to obtain private funding is largely based on your credit-worthiness and current indebtedness. Students will likely be required to use a cosigner.
Learn more about Private Educational Loans.
As a low-income student, financial accessibility of social opportunities at Dartmouth has been crucial to my experience and have helped me find a great balance between work and play as a Dartmouth student.
