Category: Finances at Stanford

Stanford expands financial aid, keeps 2021-22 tuition flat

February 4, 2021 5:23 pm
Stanford will expand eligibility in the 2021-22 academic year for a financial aid program that allows lower-income undergraduate families to pay no tuition, room or board, while keeping the tuition rate flat and implementing a modest increase in room and board charges. “The pandemic has brought many students and families increased stress and uncertainty about… Read more Stanford expands financial aid, keeps 2021-22 tuition flat

Financial aid for middle-income families expands

January 7, 2020 8:53 pm
Stanford’s Board of Trustees recently set 2020-21 tuition levels, and in doing so announced an expansion of undergraduate financial aid for middle-income families. Building on last year’s action to expand middle-class aid by excluding home equity from the financial aid calculation, Stanford in 2020-21 will offer tuition-free access to families with annual incomes below $150,000,… Read more Financial aid for middle-income families expands
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Money skills for life

July 12, 2019 10:08 pm
Stanford students interested in making more informed financial decisions are getting free tips with a new 1:1 Financial Coaching resource. From saving to investing to paying for graduate school, the program is a valuable resource for any undergraduate, graduate student and postdoc, regardless of how much or how little money they have. Offered through Stanford’s… Read more Money skills for life
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Stanford expands financial aid for middle-income families as trustees set 2019-20 tuition

December 5, 2018 9:15 pm
Stanford will expand its financial aid program next year by removing home equity as a factor in the financial aid calculation for undergraduates, the Board of Trustees announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, in adopting tuition and fee levels for the 2019–20 academic year. Stanford has a long-standing commitment to providing an affordable education to all students,… Read more Stanford expands financial aid for middle-income families as trustees set 2019-20 tuition

Stanford trustees approve 2016-17 tuition and reaffirm the university's financial aid commitment

February 25, 2016 10:47 am
The Stanford University Board of Trustees has approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2016-17 school year and has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping a Stanford education accessible through need-blind admission and affordable through a generous, need-based financial aid program. Total undergraduate charges will increase to $62,541 next year, including $47,331 for… Read more Stanford trustees approve 2016-17 tuition and reaffirm the university's financial aid commitment
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15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students

July 14, 2015 3:10 pm
Approaching Stanford receives many questions from parents and families planning for their students’ arrival at Stanford in the fall. Below are 15 frequently asked questions and the resulting answers. Don’t see your question here? Email the Parent Helpline at mykidis@stanford.edu or check out the parent FAQ webpage. I plan to buy my son a bike… Read more 15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students
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Stanford expands its financial aid program

March 27, 2015 10:22 pm
Stanford is expanding financial aid by increasing the income thresholds at which parents are not expected to contribute toward educational costs. Under the new policy, effective fall 2015, Stanford will expect no parental contribution toward tuition from parents with annual incomes below $125,000 – previously $100,000 – and typical assets. And there will be zero… Read more Stanford expands its financial aid program

Stanford introduces new financial tools for parents

June 13, 2014 7:39 pm
Stanford, one of the few remaining institutions that admit undergraduates without regard for their ability to pay, is introducing a new installment program for parents and working with a company that offers innovative peer-to-peer loan programs. Stanford University is introducing two new financial tools to make college payments easier for families. Beginning this summer, the… Read more Stanford introduces new financial tools for parents

Stanford announces tuition, reaffirms financial aid commitment

February 12, 2014 12:43 am
The Stanford Board of Trustees has approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2014-15 school year and has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping a Stanford education accessible and affordable through need-blind admission and a generous need-based financial aid program for students. Total undergraduate charges will increase to $58,388 next year, including $44,184… Read more Stanford announces tuition, reaffirms financial aid commitment

Stanford raises undergraduate tuition 3.5 percent, continues financial aid commitment for 2013-14 school year

March 4, 2013 11:17 pm
The Stanford Board of Trustees has approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2013-14 academic year, and reaffirmed its commitment to keeping a Stanford education accessible and affordable through need-blind admission and its generous need-based financial aid program. Total undergraduate charges will increase to $56,411 next year, including $42,690 for tuition and… Read more Stanford raises undergraduate tuition 3.5 percent, continues financial aid commitment for 2013-14 school year