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1 VALUE AFFORDABILITY» Take advantage of financial aid, grants, scholarships {Page 2} EXPERIENCE» Build skills and explore your potential {Page 10} OUTCOMES» Invest in a fulfilling career {Page 14} { Also Inside: ROI } Our formula for

2 { BABSON S FORMULA FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT} NET PRICE + NET RESULT = ROI BABSON S COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AID MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO ATTEND BABSON. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BABSON S COMMITMENT TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPEN UP A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES. RETURN ON INVESTMENT AN EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, A REWARDING CAREER, AND A LIFELONG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. YOU DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. WE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN. BABSON COLLEGE PROVIDES A MORE AFFORDABLE AND VALUABLE EDUCATION ONE THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU NOW AND LONG AFTER YOU GRADUATE. At Babson College, we ask students to help us redefine entrepreneurship both in what is learned and what is accomplished with that knowledge. Applying the skills gained at Babson will ensure that graduates enjoy a career with impact. Our investment in financial aid makes it possible for students to come to Babson, take full advantage of the many opportunities here, graduate with manageable debt, and make their mark on the world. There are three things to consider in choosing a college and planning your career: You want the best college; you want an academic program that gives students what they need to launch a rewarding career; and you want experiences that will connect you with exceptional employers. We are committed to working with you so that Babson is affordable and helps you achieve your goals. By providing generous financial aid and extensive career development, Babson invites students into its extraordinary living and learning community and prepares them for the future. That s how we define ROI. A net price that makes a great education possible, and a net result that is everything you ever dreamed. From helping students attend Babson, to teaching them what they need to know, to opening doors when they leave here we re with them all the way. NO. 1 BEST COLLEGES IN THE U.S. Money Magazine, BUSINESS SCHOOL Payscale, 2014 NO. {AND} AFFORDABILITY PAGE 2» ESTIMATING YOUR COST» APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES» GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EXPERIENCE» CAPITALIZING ON YOUR FUTURE PAGE 10 OUTCOMES» DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER STRATEGY PAGE 14 1

3 FINANCIAL AID MAKING ATTENDING BABSON POSSIBLE. FINANCIAL AID HAS MADE ATTENDING BABSON A REALITY. NOT ONLY DO I HAVE THE RESOURCES I NEED TO ATTEND COLLEGE, BUT I M GAINING THE RESOURCES I NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS BEYOND BABSON, TOO. I HAVE NEVER MET SO MANY GENUINE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE WHO LIVE TO SEE STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW TO CHANGE THE WORLD. Manny Whitfield 16 $31,000 AVERAGE BABSON GRANT 98% AMOUNT OF OVERALL FINANCIAL NEED THAT BABSON WAS ABLE TO MEET FOR THE CLASS OF % UNDERGRADUATES WHO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID 3

4 AFFORDABILITY: ESTIMATING YOUR COST When considering the cost of Babson or any other college, you should look at the net price, not the sticker price. By net price, we mean tuition, room and board, books, and other expenses, minus any financial aid in the form of grants or scholarships that you receive. You can get an estimate of your net price using Babson s Net Price Calculator. $39 MILLION TOTAL FINANCIAL AID AWARDED EACH YEAR $32 MILLION AMOUNT OF ABOVE TOTAL THAT COMES DIRECTLY FROM BABSON GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Babson awards $32 million in Babson grants and scholarships annually, meeting approximately 98 percent of need. In addition to need-based aid, we offer a number of merit scholarships. { } { } EXPENSES Tuition Room and Board Books Other Expenses {MINUS} FINANCIAL AID Grants and Scholarships {EQUALS} YOUR NET PRICE BEFORE BABSON, I NEVER SAW MYSELF TRAVELING ABROAD, PRESENTING TO THE VPS OF PUMA, OR LEARNING KOREAN. NOW, I VE ACCOMPLISHED ALL THAT AND MORE! A MAIN REASON IS BECAUSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP I RECEIVED. I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH BABSON WHEN I FIRST VISITED, BUT WITHOUT MY SCHOLARSHIP, I M NOT SURE I WOULD VE HAD THE CHANCE TO PURSUE MY GOALS. Abby Vargas FILL OUT THE NET PRICE CALCULATOR AND SEE FOR YOURSELF 5

5 FINANCIAL AID: APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the College Scholarship Service PROFILE application at by the deadline listed on the opposite page. U.S. citizens and permanent residents also should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at to be considered for federal aid.» For parents who are divorced or separated, when filing the PROFILE you will receive an notification about the Noncustodial PROFILE. DEADLINES Early Decision Candidates Early Action Candidates Regular Decision Candidates Transfer applicants for fall Transfer applicants for spring FILE CSS PROFILE ONLINE FILE FAFSA ONLINE APPLY FOR WEISSMAN SCHOLARSHIP NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL AID DECISION December 1 February 15 February 1 December 15 December 1 February 15 February 1 January 1 February 15 February 15 February 1 April 1 April 10 April 10 N/A Early May November 15 November 15 N/A December 1» For parents who are self-employed or own a business, please send a copy of the most recent year s business tax return to Student Financial Services at Babson. All students should review the list of grants and scholarships on page 9, and submit any additional application materials for scholarships for which you wish to be considered. International applicants who complete the CSS Profile will be considered for the Global Scholars Program. Students admitted to this highly selective program will receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships. For more information visit: FIND MORE INFORMATION AT Applying for Financial Aid» Grants and Scholarships» Tuition and Other Costs» Frequently Asked Questions WE CARE DEEPLY ABOUT MAKING BABSON AFFORDABLE SO THAT YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY. Melissa Shaak Director, Student Financial Services CONTACT STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES PHONE: FAX: SFS@BABSON.EDU WEBSITE:: 7

6 EASING THE PATH TO BABSON AND THE PATH TO THE FUTURE. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM NAME AWARD AMOUNT PER YEAR CSS PROFILE AND FAFSA REQUIRED Babson Grant Varies based on need Yes Need Baldwin Richardson Foods Scholarship SELECTION CRITERIA AND ADDITIONAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES Full tuition Yes Need and merit/chicago residents only Blank Scholarship $7,000 Yes Need and entrepreneurial potential. Submit 500-word essay about entrepreneurial experiences and dreams Canadian Scholarship* Varies based on need CSS PROFILE only Need/Canadian citizens only Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship* One-quarter tuition No Merit Diversity Leadership Award* One-half tuition** No Merit Elizabeth Little Bodman Scholarship Varies based on need Yes Need/midcareer women only Enrico Dallas Scholarship Full tuition Yes Need and merit/dallas residents only Federal Pell Grant Up to $5,730 FAFSA only Need Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Typically $1,000 Yes Need Fund for Babson Scholarship Varies based on need Yes Need and merit George I. Alden Scholarship Varies based on need Yes Need/Massachusetts Community College transfers only Gilbert Grant Typically $2,000 Yes Need/Massachusetts residents only Global Scholarship* Full tuition CSS PROFILE only Mass Grant and other State Scholarships Up to $1,700 FAFSA only Needham Town Scholarship Varies based on need Yes NFTE Scholarship Full tuition Yes Posse Scholarship Full tuition No Presidential Scholarship* One-half tuition No Merit Sorenson Arts Scholarship $5,000 Yes Weissman Scholarship* Full tuition plus seed money for projects Wellesley Town Scholarship Varies based on need Yes No Need and citizens/residents of countries other than the U.S. and Canada Need/Massachusetts residents and states with reciprocal arrangements Need/Needham, MA, residents only. Submit application to Needham Town Hall Need/Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship participants only. Submit 500-word essay about NFTE experience Merit/New York City Posse Foundation Scholars only. Apply to Posse Foundation Need and artistic ability. Submit 500-word essay about combining artistic interests and business management education Merit. Submit special application and essay as detailed at Need/Wellesley, MA, residents only. List Wellesley Scholarship Foundation when filing CSS PROFILE Yellow Ribbon Scholarship $20,000 No Post-Sept. 11 GIs or eligible dependents only. Submit Post-Sept. 11 Certificate of Eligibility from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs * International students considered. ** There also is a full-tuition Diversity Leadership Award that has financial need as an additional criterion. 9

7 INVESTMENT AND OUTCOMES WE HELP YOU DESIGN A ROUTE TO SUCCESS. BABSON FOCUSES ON GIVING ITS STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO GAIN REAL WORK EXPERIENCES. CONNECTING WITH CAREER ADVISORS IN THE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PLUS THE WORK I PUT INTO MY CLASSES, HELPED ME SECURE INTERNSHIPS BOTH THIS SUMMER AND NEXT. ANYWHERE I GO, THE KNOWLEDGE I GAINED THROUGH MY INTERNSHIPS WILL BE A VALUABLE ASSET TO ME. Melanie Jordan 16 OF BABSON S CLASS OF 2013 WAS 99% EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION 100% OF STUDENTS ENGAGE IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR AT BABSON 11

8 INVESTMENT AND OUTCOMES: CAPITALIZING ON YOUR FUTURE You have endless opportunities at Babson and beyond that will prepare you for a successful career and future. It s your job to take advantage of them. { } { } CAREER EDUCATION: Knowledge Skills Experience {PLUS} STUDENT INVESTMENT: Programs Opportunities Connections {EQUALS} YOUR NET RESULT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Babson academics and cocurricular programs give you the business knowledge you need to do your job along with the practical experience you need to excel at your job. Management Consulting Field Experiences (MCFE), internships, and externships give you the chance to explore career options while solving actual business problems and building relationships with industry professionals. EDUCATION ABROAD Whether you want to go for a semester, for a year, or an academic break, Babson has more than 90 programs that allow you to gain experience on nearly every continent. You ll learn about global issues in an academic and cultural context that gives you the broadened perspective and cultural awareness you need to succeed in today s global economy. BUILDING YOUR NETWORK A Babson degree connects you to a worldwide network of more than 37,000 alumni and to the broader Babson community, including employers, recruiters, and industry experts. You will have many opportunities to engage with these members of the community. The Center for Career Development takes students on the road to meet alumni at their organizations, alumni sponsor student groups to complete consulting projects near campus and during off shore electives, and students can meet alumni near their homes at the Babson Connect events held throughout the year. Take advantage of your resources early and often to make the most of your Babson degree and find the right career at the right time for the right reasons. 13

9 INVESTMENT AND OUTCOMES: DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER STRATEGY We all have different priorities and aspirations, especially for our careers. From day one, the Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) is actively involved with helping you define and pursue your personal and professional passions throughout your four years at Babson. Working one on one with you to form a custom career strategy, the idea is to marry what s important to you your definition of success with relevant opportunities. With CCD s support and guidance, you will:» EXPLORE your interests and the resources available to you» DISCOVER your passion by engaging in career, academic, and cocurricular offerings» CONNECT your passion to relevant experiences and industry relationships» ACHIEVE success as created by you LOVE WHAT YOU DO Finding your ultimate job isn t easy, and your dream job will probably change several times during the course of your career. That s why CCD offers a wide range of skill-building services that you ll use for the rest of your life, including self-assessment, résumé and cover-letter building, networking best practices, interviewing techniques, and salary negotiation tips. You ll tap into these skills to land your first job and every job thereafter. FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE Working closely with alumni and recruiters who know what skills employers want, CCD helps strengthen your personal brand based on current market trends and needs. CCD gives you the support and advice you need to step outside your comfort zone, explore new career options, focus on the classes and programs that keep you moving toward your goals, and develop a realistic plan that matches your objectives. You ll be prepared to take on and take advantage of life s detours. We call them opportunities. THERE ISN T A DOUBT THAT MY EXPERIENCES AT BABSON PREPARED ME TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING AT AMAZON. I DISCOVERED MY INTEREST IN DATA ANALYTICS AND RESEARCH BY EXPLORING SEVERAL CONCENTRATIONS AND THROUGH MY HONORS PROGRAM THESIS. I WORKED WITH CCD ALL THROUGH MY CAREER-PLANNING PROCESS, FROM MY INTERNSHIP SEARCH TO MCFE TO MY JOB SEARCH, THEY WERE ABLE TO GIVE ME TREMENDOUS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE THAT ULTIMATELY LED ME TO AMAZON. Will Hallock 14 Brand Specialist, Amazon 1,148 NUMBER OF COMPANIES THAT POSTED 2,230 INTERNSHIPS OR JOBS WITH BABSON IN CONTACT THE UNDERGRADUATE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PHONE: UNDERGRADCCD@BABSON.EDU 15

10 { A FORMULA THAT WORKS} NET PRICE + NET RESULT = ROI RETURN ON INVESTMENT Babson College s undergraduate program was ranked No. 1 for Entrepreneurship for the 17th consecutive time by U.S.News & World Report. That demonstrates the enduring quality of our program. Our job is to help make the program affordable, and then work with students to leverage their education that valuable Babson experience that makes graduates highly competitive job candidates into a rewarding career. Our financial aid and career development offerings are an instrumental part of the Babson experience, ensuring students get the maximum return on their investment that people have come to expect from Babson College. So, what can you do? It s simple: VISIT TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR BABSON EXPERIENCE! NO. 6 FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT NATIONWIDE WITH FINANCIAL AID Payscale,

11 This brochure is printed on paper which is FSC Certified, SFI Certified Sourcing and Rainforest Alliance Certified. Featuring 10% post consumer recycled content and certified fiber. OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION / LUNDER ADMISSION CENTER 231 FOREST STREET, BABSON PARK, MA UGMKT-6692_0614 TELEPHONE: OR (TOLL-FREE IN THE U.S.) / FAX: UGRADADMISSION@BABSON.EDU FACEBOOK: /BABSONADMISSION