How much am I expected to contribute as the student?

Students who receive financial aid are expected to contribute a minimum amount annually, which should come from leave-term earnings and a percentage of the student's reported assets. Leave-term earnings expectations range from $1,000 to $2,500 per year.

In addition, nearly all financial aid awards include employment eligibility, which gives students the opportunity to work on campus and earn money during the academic term to help cover their indirect costs, like travel, books, supplies, etc. Students are typically expected to earn $2,450 during the academic year, or about $817 per term.

• Indirect Costs

  Out-of-pocket educational expenses such as travel, book, supplies, laundry, etc. These costs will vary and are not billed by Dartmouth.

• Leave Term

  An academic term during which a student is not enrolled in classes.

• Work-Study

  A federal work program through which a student will earn money to help pay for educational expenses.