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Financial Assistance
All financial assistance information is subject to
change per Department of Education and federal regulations.
The fundamental purpose of Cornell's financial assistance program is to make it possible for students of all incomes to attend Cornell. The College believes the family has the primary responsibility for financing education and should make a maximum effort to assist the student with college expenses. Financial assistance is intended to supplement the efforts of the student and her or his family.
Students are awarded financial assistance on the basis of financial need as determined by the federal needs analysis formula and institutional policies. The financial assistance award may consist of scholarship, grant, employment, and loan. The amount and type of assistance may vary from one year to the next depending upon awarding formulas and family circumstances.
Students who receive financial assistance are allowed to receive a maximum of 32 course credits of institutional funds (eight terms per year).
Students who register in any year for fewer than eight terms will have a reduction in their financial aid as well as a reduction in their costs. Consult the Office of Financial Assistance for details.
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