Financial Aid for Prospective or Incoming Students

• Cost — How much does a DePauw University education cost?     [info...]

• Planning — Considering my family's finances, how much financial aid can I expect?
  [The College Board Online Calculator]

• Forms — Where can I find the financial aid forms I will need to complete the application process?     [info...]

• Types of Aid — What types of financial assistance are available at DePauw?     [info...]

• Instructions — How do I apply for need-based financial aid?     [info...]

• Codes
  What is DePauw's FAFSA code? — 001792
  What is DePauw's CSS Profile code? — 1166

• Deadlines — Where can I find a listing of financial aid deadlines?     [info...]

• Family contribution — How does DePauw calculate the family contribution?     [info...]

• Federal Grants — Are there government grants and other scholarships?     [info...]

• Merit Awards — Will I be automatically considered for DePauw's merit awards?     [info...]

• Scholarships — What other scholarships does DePauw offer?     [info...]

• Other Means — Are there additional ways my family can finance my education?     [info...]

• Payment Plans — Can we set up payment plans?     [info...]

• Federal Programs — What federal programs are available to students and families?     [info...]

• Protecting Your Identity — How can I protect against identity theft?     [info...]

• Study Abroad — Will I receive financial assistance while enrolled off-campus study programs?     [info...]

If you don't find an answer among our Frequently Asked Questions, try reading The Fine Print.

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How does DePauw calculate the family contribution?

We consider income and assets, such as savings and investments, but do not include home equity. If your parents are divorced, we ask for financial information from your custodial parent and their current spouse (if the custodial parent has remarried). By looking at all these factors, we are able to calculate your parents' share in paying for your education. Please note that we do not make allowances for carry-over losses. We will expect you to use 35 percent of your personal assets (savings, investments and trusts), plus summer and academic-year earnings, to help meet your educational costs.

We expect you to contribute $2,000 from your summer earnings every year to cover the cost of your books and personal expenses. It is important that you arrive on campus with at least $500 in hand to meet these initial costs.

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How can I protect against identity theft?

Federal education officials join the DePauw Financial Aid Staff's concern about student identity theft covering young adults with huge debt.

Visit for tips on how to prevent identity theft and how to respond to it.

To report trouble, call the Department of Education hotline (1-800-MIS-USED) or e-mail oig.hotline@ed.gov.

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