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Sample Aid Offers

Read on to view examples of aid offers a student might receive. 

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Family Contribution of $0
(Households with total income <$65K)

 

$98,500   Total Costs / Cost of Attendance Estimate
$0               Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
______
$98,500   
Need

Since Duke meets 100% of demonstrated need, this family will receive $98,500 of aid.

 

Aid Offer:

AmountType of Aid
$0Federal Loan
$4,300Work Study
$94,200Grants/Scholarships

 

Family Contribution of $10,000
 

  $97,500    Total Costs / Cost of Attendance Estimate
- $10,000    Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
   ______
   $87,500    Need

Since Duke meets 100% of demonstrated need, this family will receive $87,500 of aid.

 

Aid Offer:

AmountType of Aid
$4,000Federal Loan*
$4,800Work Study
$78,700Grants/Scholarships

*For this example, the family's total income was $79,000, which means the student's financial aid offer contains a $4,000 loan. Loan amounts offered to meet financial need vary by income, and you can view our loan amount by income chart here. Note that students can explore additional loan and financing options to help with the family contribution. Get started on our loans page.

Family Contribution of $20,000
 

  $98,500     Total Costs / Cost of Attendance Estimate
- $20,000     Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
  _______
  $78,500      Need

Since Duke meets 100% of demonstrated need, this family will receive $78,500 of aid.

 

Aid Offer:

AmountType of Aid
$5,000Federal Loans*
$4,800Work Study
$68,700Grants/Scholarships

**For this example, the family's total income was above $85,000, which means the student's financial aid offer contains $5,000 in federal loans. Loan amounts offered to meet financial need vary by household income, and you can view our chart here. Note that students can explore additional loan and financing options to help with the family contribution. Get started on our loans page.