Not every student will receive every type of aid, but the majority of CSM students are eligible for some form of financial aid. Here are some Case Studies to demonstrate how you or your daughter may fare at College of Saint Mary. Although we cannot always meet full financial need, we do come close in most cases. These are based upon estimated full-time tuition, fees, room and board costs of $29,000 per year. The Special Admissions Awards are not reflected here, as they are new to the 2009-2010 academic year.  

  

Case #1:  

Susan is a Nebraska resident with above-average grades and ACT scores. She has two siblings. The federal government determined her EFC is $1,233. Susan plans to enroll full time and live in a residence hall on campus. 

 

Dean's Scholarship	$5,500
Residence Hall Scholarship	$3,000
Financial Aid Grant	$2,390
Federal Pell Grant	$4,100
Federal SEOG (Grant)	$1,100
Academic Competitiveness Grant	$750
Nebraska State Grant	$1,200
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan	$3,500
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	$2,000
Federal Work Study	$1,800
Total Aid Package	$25,340

  

Case #2: 

Jennifer is from Iowa, has outstanding test scores, and was in the top 10 percent of her high-school graduating class. She comes from a middle-income family, and she has one sibling. The federal government determined her EFC as $6,551. Jennifer plans to enroll full time and live in a residence hall on campus.  

            

President's Scholarship	$6,000
Residence Hall Scholarship	$3,000
Financial Aid Grant	$2,484
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan	$3,500
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	$2,000
Federal Work Study	$1,800
Total Aid Package	$18,784

 

Case #3: 

Karen's family lives in Colorado and is financially secure. She has a 2.5 GPA, scored 21 on her ACT, and was the star of her high-school volleyball team. The federal government determined her EFC is $16,229. Karen plans to enroll full time and live in a residence hall on campus. 

 

Opportunity Grant	$2,500
Residence Hall Scholarship	$3,000
Athletic Scholarship	$4,500
Financial Aid Grant	$2,816
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan	$3,500
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	$2,000
Total Aid Package	$18,316