Aid Overview
Dickinson continues to seek new ways to help families and students manage the costs of education. The College's endowment includes specially earmarked funds for financial assistance; some general endowment funds are also set aside for this purpose. Each year, federal and state funds are allocated to the College for awards to eligible students. In some cases, gifts and grants from corporations and foundations provide help. In addition, some families find that employers and other near-to-home sources can provide assistance.
Dickinson offers merit scholarships to recognize exemplary academic performance. A variety of types of financial aid is awarded based upon documented financial need according to the financial need analysis system of the College Scholarship Service. A "package" of financial aid is developed for each recipient, and may include scholarships, grants, loans for students, loans for parents, or on-campus work opportunities. Payment plans and parent loans are available to families who don't require other financial assistance or to supplement the student's financial aid package.