Tuition and Financial Aid

Estimated Annual Expenses

Tuition
In-State:	$1,714.00
New England Regional Student Program:	$2,571.00
Out-of-State:	$9,937.00
Required Fees
In-State & New England Regional Student Program:	$7,268.00
Out-of-State:	$7,898.00

The estimated cost for books and supplies is $600 annually. There is also an annual fee of $1,297 for supplemental health insurance, which can be waived if the student has comparable coverage. (See Health Services). Students in the Equine Industries program who are enrolled in an equitation course are charged an additional $425 per semester.

In accordance with University policy, all charges for tuition, most fees, board, and room rent are due and payable prior to the date of registration of each semester. No student may register until all the above University charges are cleared.

For payment of tuition bills, the Bursar's Office accepts cash (when paying in person) or checks; credit cards are not accepted.

Students who do not make payment of their semester charges by the date specified may be required to pay a late payment/registration fee of $50.

Tuition and Fee Refunds

A student who makes an advance payment and then for any reason does not attend any part of the next semester or term at the Stockbridge School will be given a full refund of tuition and fees.

A student who leaves the Stockbridge School for any reason, except as specified below, before a semester is completed will be granted a pro rata refund of tuition and fees.

A student who is suspended or expelled from the Stockbridge School for disciplinary reasons forfeits all rights to a refund.

Refund Schedule:

• Within the first two weeks of the semester - 80%.
• During the third week - 60%.
• During the fourth week - 40%.
• During the fifth week - 20%.
• After the fifth week - no refund.

Financial Aid

The University's Financial Aid Services provides educational financial planning information to students and their families, delivers financial aid funds to qualified students, and offers a variety of services including scholarship search, part-time job locator service, and debt management information. The department supports institutional aid efforts for maximizing enrollment and retention of students. Financial Aid Services is located in Room 255 Whitmore Administration Building; phone: 413-545-0801. The web address is: www.umass.edu/umfa

A. Satisfactory Academic Progress

The U.S. Department of Education requires that students receiving federal financial aid maintain minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate program of study. Meeting the Stockbridge School's satisfactory academic progress policy requires students to meet the minimum grade point average and earned credit hours in their program of study. (See Academic Status). Failure to meet the minimum grade point average in any one semester will result in academic probation. If a student does not achieve good academic standing after a probationary period, eligibility for federal financial aid will be suspended.

Please note: students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester in order to qualify for certain types of financial aid.

B. Filing for Financial Aid

The University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This standard form is the only application used to determine student eligibility for all need-based financial aid programs.

The FAFSA is available at most high school guidance offices and college financial aid offices. You may also file the FAFSA on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should complete the FAFSA after January 1 for the fall semester. The University gives priority consideration to those applications filed before the March 1 deadline; applicants are encouraged to file before February 15. Be sure to write in our Title IV school code: 002221. In the space on the FAFSA requesting information about the institution the student will be attending, Stockbridge students should indicate University of Massachusetts Amherst, rather than Stockbridge School.

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of the FAFSA for their records.

Copies of parents' and student's federal income tax forms and other documents may be requested. This and all information is held in strictest confidence.

C. Other Sources

Students ineligible for need-based financial aid are encouraged to explore alternative sources of funding, including: installment payment plan, low interest educational loans, and student employment, 413-545-0801; Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, or National Guard, 413-545-2451. Due to program deadlines, students are encouraged to apply early for any of these options.

D. Scholarships

Over 50 scholarships, both academic and need-based, are available to Stockbridge School students. Contact the Stockbridge School Office for a brochure.