Early Decision and Financial Aid Does applying Early Decision affect Financial Aid? I was admitted Early Decision but cannot enroll due to financial reasons. Can I be released from the binding contract? I was admitted Early Decision, what if I have questions about my financial aid? The FAFSA will be available after admissions decisions are released. How will this impact my aid? What happens if the financial aid award doesn't seem as though it will work for my family? What if I have been selected for Federal Verification? When will I know what my financial aid award looks like? Will my aid offer change once the FAFSA is received and reviewed? General Financial Aid Am I expected to borrow student loans? Can I receive financial aid when I'm living on campus and not taking classes? Does Dartmouth help fund unpaid internships or research? How do I apply for financial aid? How much am I expected to contribute as the student? Is my scholarship considered taxable income? Is there an easy way to estimate how much it will cost my family for me to attend Dartmouth? What can I do if I'm not happy with my financial aid award? What if my parents are divorced or separated? What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)? What is the Federal Work-Study Program and how does Dartmouth help students to find employment to make up this part of their financial aid package? What's the ratio between scholarship and loan? When is the financial aid deadline? Will I lose some financial aid if I receive an outside award/scholarship? Will my aid change after the first year? Will my financial aid cover study abroad? Will my financial need be part of the admissions decision made by the college? Will my financial need, at least as defined by the College, be fully met? Will the delay of FAFSA data impact my eligibility for aid? International Applications As an international student am I eligible for financial aid? What if I'm an international student who can't afford the CSS Profile application fee? Will my financial need be part of the admissions decision made by the College if I am not a U.S. citizen? Study Abroad and Financial Aid How do I pay for a Dartmouth off-campus program? How do I pay for official exchange programs? How do I pay for transfer terms? Tax Returns What documents do I need to submit for parental tax returns? As an international student am I eligible for financial aid? International Applications Dartmouth guarantees to meet 100% of the demonstrated need of every student, regardless of citizenship.