Tulane isn't cheap, but we definitely think we are worth the investment. I previously wrote a bit about why I personally think a Tulane degree truly is worth the (albeit large) price tag. We have a lot going for us here, and we also work to make Tulane affordable to all students.
So... speaking about affordability. If you are an applicant or admitted student for the class of 2021, you've got a few options at this point if it's looking like Tulane could be out of your financial reach. Let me break a few of them down for you.
Need-based aid- Need-based financial aid can make all the difference here at Tulane. Just like how you have your own personal admission counselor here at Tulane, you've also got a financial aid counselor who is going to walk you and your family through this whole process. We require both the FAFSA and CSS profile, and you can get all the info you'll need on applying for aid here. Many families will say, "Jeff, I don't think we'll qualify for need-based aid." I always say you have nothing to lose by applying. It could make a small difference, and plus, the worst outcome is that you don't qualify, so you have nothing to lose! Want to get a rough estimate? Check out our Net Price Calculator. Apply for need-based aid. Seriously. We recommend you apply by the end of January and in last week's blog, you can read tips right from the source. You can apply for aid even before you've gotten a final admission decision from us.
Community Service Scholarship- The deadline passed last week, and we're looking forward to reviewing those applications next month. We're looking for students who have really committed a good deal of time to a major community-impacting project. It's not about the hours, but more about the impact you have made. You can read my tips here.
Additional Merit Scholarship and scholarship appeals- In previous years, Tulane had reconsidered any student who had asked about additional aid. However, inevitably little to no additional aid would become available. Occasionally, we were able to increase a very small fraction of students' aid and usually only by a small amount. It became a very drawn out process that yielded virtually no additional aid for most students. As more and more students have committed to Tulane, we have no additional aid available and no need to award more aid to fill spots in the class. This year, we will be unable to reconsider any students for merit aid.
On and off campus jobs- I would estimate that well over half of our students work a job, either off campus or on. I worked two jobs when I was a student here, one on campus (right here in the Office of Admission) and one off (believe it or not, I was a beer man at the Saints games at the Superdome!). We have a job fair for both work-study and regular jobs that goes down right as classes start in the fall. You can work the desk of a residence hall, lifeguard at Riley or even get paid to assist with research! All the info you'll need to work on campus can be found here. Plus, as we are within walking distance of great shops and restaurants on Maple Street (and a quick bike to Oak or Magazine), there are loads of places around campus eager to hire Tulane undergraduates.
Resident Adviser on campus- Being an RA at Tulane is a great way to finance your Tulane education. Housing and Residence Life hires hundreds of RAs each year and offers great compensation for students. You can get more info here. For payment, RAs get a private room with bath facilities, a stipend of $2,600 for the year, and a meal plan valued at approximately $1,000 per semester.
External Scholarships. First tip here: do not wait! Start now! There are literally billions of dollars of scholarships floating around, just waiting for you to apply. Check with your guidance or college office on your campus or ask your counselor for tips. Many scholarships are available for specific majors, extracurricular activities, backgrounds, etc. My favorite sites for checking out scholarships are FastWeb and the College Board scholarship search. But, get started now. Deadlines approach quickly and are usually pretty strict. Apply to everything you possibly can- you've got nothing to lose! Here's a great scholarship opportunity if you attend high school in the south.
Good luck out there, and as always, contact us here in the Office of Admission with any questions you may have.
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| A young Jeff Schiffman as a beer man at the Saints game during college. YES, beer was only $6 back then. |
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