Sewanee is expanding its financial aid program to meet the full need of admitted students who qualify for financial aid, starting with first-time first-year students who arrive in fall 2020.

Who is eligible?

What might Sewanee cost you?

Three examples

$2,500
Expected Family Contribution

Cost of Attendance: $62,890*
Family Contribution: $2,500
Demonstrated Need: $60,390
Financial Aid Offer: $60,390

 

*Based on 2019-2020 cost of attendance including estimates for books, personal expenses, and travel

$15k
Expected Family Contribution

Cost of Attendance: $62,890*
Family Contribution: $15,000
Demonstrated Need: $47,890
Financial Aid Offer: $47,890

 

*Based on 2019-2020 cost of attendance including estimates for books, personal expenses, and travel

$26k
Expected Family Contribution

Cost of Attendance: $62,890*
Family Contribution: $26,000
Demonstrated Need: $36,890
Financial Aid Offer: $36,890

 

*Based on 2019-2020 cost of attendance including estimates for books, personal expenses, and travel

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sewanee define meeting full need?

At Sewanee, meeting full needs means that your financial aid offer will cover the difference between the cost of attendance at Sewanee and your expected family contribution.

What does cost of attendance mean?

Sewanee’s cost of attendance includes tuition, a student activity fee, room and board, plus estimates for books, personal expenses, and a travel allowance based on your state of residence.

How does Sewanee calculate my expected family contribution?

To calculate expected family contribution, Sewanee uses both the FAFSA and CSS Profile®. For institutional funds, Sewanee considers the information you submit on both the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Eligibility for federal funds is calculated based on the FAFSA alone.

Can I find out if I qualify for need-based aid in advance?

To get a complete and accurate picture of your financial aid offer at Sewanee, the best thing to do is to apply for admission and then apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile. In the meantime, you can use the FAFSA4caster to estimate your federal family contribution. The simple calculation for federal aid purposes is: the cost of attendance minus your expected family contribution equals your need.

If I don’t qualify for need-based aid, are there other scholarships available?

Sewanee believes in excellence as much as we do access and so we continue to offer a wide range of academic awards. Scholarships range from $5,000 to those that cover full tuition, room and board.

Does Sewanee’s new program apply to international students?

Yes. The new program applies to all admitted first-time first-year students who qualify for financial aid. All international applicants applying for need-based aid must submit the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) and Proof of Finance.

Will my financial aid offer include loans?

Financial aid offers from Sewanee will include both federal student loans and work-study. You are not required to borrow, and you may use personal funds or outside scholarships to replace the loan portion of your package.

How do outside scholarships impact financial aid from Sewanee?

Sewanee reviews each student's situation when outside funds are included. Due to federal/state regulations and institutional aid policy, your total financial aid from all sources may not exceed our cost of attendance. Some need-based aid from Sewanee may be reduced if your outside scholarships exceed $7,150. Please contact a financial aid counselor to review your specific case.

Are there any requirements that must be met in order for financial aid to continue?

Full need will continue to be met for all four years provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress.

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