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T h e P r o m i s e
The storie s behind our financial aid program,
including interviews with students and sample aid awards.
Bates
B a t e s C o l l e g eL e w i s t o n , m a i n e
The Top Three
T h r e e q u e s T i o n s f o r W e n dy G l a s s ,
d i r e c T o r o f s T u d e n T f i n a n c i a l s e r v i c e s
W h at d o yo u w i s h m o re p e o p l e k n e w a b o ut f i n a n c i a l a i d at B at e s?
“That Bates is part of a select group of institutions that meet the full calculated need
of all students, and that we’re committed to meeting 100% of need for all four years.
our financial aid program is crucial to who we are as a college.”
W hy d o e s a s e l e c t ive p r iva t e l i b e ra l a r t s e d u c a t i o n c o s t s o m u c h?
“At Bates we place a great emphasis on the individual experience. That means students
receive a lot of personal attention, they work closely — often collaboratively — with
faculty, and they’re part of a diverse, talented community of peers. To us, that experi-
ence has tangible value and lasting impact. We see it in our alumni, and we see it in the
respect a Bates degree commands around the world.”
W h a t a d v i c e w o u l d y o u g iv e t o f a m i l i e s w h o a r e s t a r t i n g t o
l o o k a t c o l l e g e s ?
“First, know that you’re not alone. A lot of families tell us that this is their first time
going through the financial aid process, and they’re understandably anxious. We
help hundreds of families every year. We have experience dealing with all sorts of
situations. We’re here to help.”
“second, be open to possibilities. A lot of families are surprised to discover the kind
of support we can offer. About half of our students pay less than the full cost of
attendance — including all the students in this book. Bates was founded by people
who believed a great education should be open and accessible to students from all
backgrounds, all walks of life. That’s our past; it’s also our future.”
bates.edu/financial-services
Wa s co st a fac t o r i n c ho o s i ng a co l lege?
“Absolutely. i wanted a great education, i wanted great relationships with pro-
fessors and peers — but none of that would matter if i couldn’t afford to go. my
financial aid package from Bates was unbelievable. it costs me less to go here
than to my local community college.”
W h at ’s b e e n yo u r p ro u de st ac h ieve me nt at B at e s?
“ The traveling. i wanted to see the world; i feel that the education you get from
traveling is irreplaceable. in only three seme sters i ’ve been to iceland, the
Netherlands, France and s cotland — where i spent a short Term digging up
a 17th-century farmhouse for an interdisciplinary archeology/history class.
s omeone once told me, ‘Place s like Bate s open doors for people. ’ Now i under-
stand what that means.”
The Open Door James smith, Camden, maine, psychology
W h at h a s su r p r i s e d yo u a b o ut B at e s?
“how acce ssible everything is — re source s, opportunitie s and people. i ’ve been
to China, spain and Vietnam. And you can have this really personal experience
with the network of deans and profe ssors; i ’ve had lunch or dinner with them
multiple time s. That, and the beauty and culture of the state of maine.”
W h at e x p e r ie nce h a s me a nt t he mo st t o yo u?
“i did an internship with the U.s. Fish and Wildlife service, working as a sea-
bird re searcher on Petit manan island, off the coast of Bar harbor. i l ived and
worked on the island all summer, with no electricity, harsh weather and long
hours. it shaped who i am today.”
The Network
James smith, Camden, maine, psychology
Leticia solis, Los Angeles, Calif., environmental studies
W h at ’s t he va lue o f co l lege?
“i did ethnographic fieldwork on dancers in europe, i wrote a the sis, i ’ve had an
amazing education — a transformative experience that helped me figure out
who i am. But in a way, the value is the little things they don’t talk about on the
college tour. random conversations, small moments.”
c a n yo u g ive a n e x a mp le?
“one week, i was stre ssing out about my the sis — trying to schedule rehearsals
with dancers, struggling with my analysis. i checked in with my the sis adviser,
and she said, ‘ is this what you want your life to be about? When you wake up in
the morning, what do you think about?’ And the answer is: i think about dance.
something as simple as that changed my outlook on everything.”
Yasin Fairley, Newark, N.J., anthropology and dance
The Small Moments
W h at m a de yo u c ho o s e t o co me t o B at e s?
“i wanted to connect my academic life with the wider world. students here are
incredibly energetic, incredibly engaged. in my first year i connected with the
harward Center for Community Partnerships, which has led to so many oppor-
tunitie s: tutoring, volunteering in schools, running a summer program, being a
Bonner scholar.”
W he re w i l l yo u go f ro m he re?
“i ’m a teacher education minor, so i ’ ll be graduating with teaching certification
for the state of maine. Next semester i ’ ll be teaching three classes at the local
high school. After i graduate, i ’ ll apply for jobs at public schools that offer bilin-
gual education — and later to graduate school, and then to Chile, where i studied
abroad. i don’t see a lot of limits.”
The Connectionrebecca Lalin schmidtberger, Upper Black eddy, Pa., spanish
sophomore, illinois
six family members, two siblings
enrolled as undergraduates at
other colleges.
Family income: $201,000
Family net worth: $357,000
student savings: $500
Cost of attendance: $59,785*
Family Contribution
Parent contribution: $22,150
student contribution: $2,025
Financial aid award
Bates scholarship: $30,310
Federal Direct student Loan: $3,500
Federal Work-study: $1,800
Total financial need: $35,610
total award: $35,610
senior, district of columbia
Two family members.
Family income: $40,300
Family net worth: $0
Documented medical
expenses: $16,750
student savings: $0
Cost of attendance: $59,385*
Family Contribution
Parent contribution: $0
student contribution: $2,100
Financial aid award
Bates scholarship: $52,585
Federal Pell Grant: $2,700
outside scholarship: $4,100
Total financial need: $57,285
total award: $59,385
T h r e e s a m p l e f i n a n c i a l a i d a W a r d s
first year, new hampshire
Three family members, one sibling enrolled
as an undergraduate at another college.
Family income: $69,600
Family net worth: $317,000
student savings: $2,000
Cost of attendance: $59,235*
Family Contribution
Parent contribution: $12,100
student contribution: $2,300
Financial aid award
Bates scholarship: $39,635
Federal Direct student Loan: $3,500
Federal Work-study: $1,700
Total financial need: $44,835
total award: $44,835
*Note: The cost of attendance include s direct costs for tuition, fee s, room and board, and e stimate s of indirect
costs for books, travel and personal expense s.
About 2,000 students | 46 states | 65 countries | 33 majors |
20 students in the average class | 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio |
100% of faculty hold highest degree in their field | 100% of students
complete a capstone or thesis | 60% of students study abroad |
31 NesCAC Division iii teams | 160 community partnerships through
the harward Center | 110 student clubs, open to all | 0 fraternities
and sororities | 5 week spring short Term | 109 acres on Lewiston
campus | 600 acres in Bates–morse mountain Conservation Area |
$38,200 average financial aid package | 24,000 alumni
m aj o r s
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Anthropology
Art and Visual Culture
Biological Chemistry
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Chemistry
Chine se
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studie s
Dance
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e nvironmental studie s
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G eology
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history
Japane se
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Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
religion
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russian
sociology
spanish
Theater
Women and G ender studie s
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contact information
We recognize and appreciate the investment
that you and your parents are considering,
and we can answer the questions you have
about costs, financial aid and managing your
student budget. We are here to help.
student Financial services
44 mountain Avenue
Lewiston, me 04240
207-786-6096 (phone)
207-786-8350 (fax)
finaid@bates.edu
bates.edu/financial-services/
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