The amount of financial aid for which a student is eligible is affected by whether a student is living on campus, off campus or residing at home/with family. Brandeis meets 100% of each student’s financial need. A student’s financial need is determined by the following formula:
Need = Cost of attendance (COA) – Institutional Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
The following room and board costs are included in the COA for each housing option:
On campus: $7,945 per semester (based on cost of double room and 12-meal plan)
Off campus (apartment in Waltham-area): $5,615 per semester (a lease and utility bill/proof of rent payment is required; if actual off-campus apartment costs are higher than this estimate, documentation can be provided to increase the COA up to no more than on campus)
At home/with family: $1,200 per semester
If a student changes from one housing status to another, either for the full year or from one semester to the next, the need-based scholarship will typically be reduced or increased by the difference in the cost of attendance. Federal aid may be affected by the difference in cost as well.
To inquire as to how your specific aid package may be affected by a change in housing choice, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 781-736-3700 to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor.