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color:#820000;">A Stanford Education is Affordable.</span> Stanford offers comprehensive, need-based financial aid that makes it possible for all admitted undergraduate students to attend — and we do not expect students to borrow to meet their need. Learn how the program works, then use the net price calculator to get an award estimate based on your family’s financial situation.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-2 pdf-container"><a href="https://admission.stanford.edu/pdf/FA-Preview.pdf"><img src="../assets/cardinal/images/fao-help-with-costs-2024.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" alt="Help with costs" style="border: 1px solid #000;"></a><a href="https://admission.stanford.edu/pdf/FA-Preview.pdf" class="link-pdf">Financial Aid at a Glance</a> <i class="fa fa-file-pdf-o" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 1em;"></i></div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <a class="topic-link" href="https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/index.html" alt="How Aid Works"> <div class="postcard"> <figure><img class="card" src="../assets/cardinal/images/afford-white-plaza.jpg" alt="The Claw fountain in White Plaza"/></figure> <article> <h2>See How Aid Works <i class="fa fa-external-link topic-link" aria-hidden="true"></i></h2> <p>Almost half of all Stanford undergraduates receive need-based financial aid. Families earning less than $150,000 with assets typical of that income level pay no tuition. Families earning less than $100,000 with assets typical of that income level pay no tuition or room and board.</p> </article> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a class="topic-link" href="https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/types/index.html" alt="Types of Aid"> <div class="postcard"> <figure><img class="card" src="../assets/cardinal/images/afford-rodin-sculpture-garden.jpg" alt="Rodin Sculpture Garden" /></figure> <article> <h2>Learn About Types of Financial Aid <i class="fa fa-external-link topic-link" aria-hidden="true"></i></h2> <p>Stanford provides financial aid in the form of scholarships, which do not need to be repaid. Federal and state grants, outside scholarships, and student employment are additional sources of funding. We do not expect you to take out student loans to cover your college costs.</p> </article> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <a class="topic-link" href="https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/calculator/index.html?tab=quick-cost-estimator" alt="Estimate Cost"> <div class="postcard"> <figure> <img class="card" src="../assets/cardinal/images/afford-art-gallery.jpg" alt="Columns outside the Stanford Arts Gallery" /> </figure> <article> <h2>Estimate Your Cost to Attend Stanford <i class="fa fa-external-link topic-link" aria-hidden="true"></i></h2> <p>The average need-based scholarship in the current freshman class is more than $70,000. Use the net price calculator tool to see what level of financial aid you can expect to receive if you attend.</p> </article> </div> </a> </div> </div> <hr > <h2 style="padding-bottom: 20px;">Students Share Their Stories</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="videoWrapper"> <iframe title="Financial Aid at Stanford: Jemima" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bTkBGqNNrss?rel=0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p class="video_caption"><strong>Jemima</strong> grew up as one of six kids, with a mom — her "rock and shining star" — who worked the night shift as a nurse. She thought of Stanford as her super-reach school, until she got in and realized it would cost her almost nothing to attend. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="videoWrapper"> <iframe title="Financial Aid at Stanford: Cameron" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/i48DeSfc6J0?rel=0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p class="video_caption"><strong>Cameron</strong> comes from Neah Bay, Washington, where his mom is an intake clerk, his dad is a fisherman, and "everybody knows everybody." He was motivated by family and community to get a good college education — but knew his parents wouldn't be able to contribute to covering the cost. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="videoWrapper"> <iframe title="Financial Aid at Stanford: Tracie" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DPgtImu-OyU?rel=0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <p class="video_caption"><strong>Tracie</strong> always knew she wanted to be able to provide two things for her kids: braces and a good education. 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