Applying to Duke: Cost & Financial Aid2012-2013 Estimated Cost of Attendance The estimated cost of attendance is our best approximation of what each student at Duke will need to cover basic expenses. A standard student budget is assigned to every enrolled student. Transportation costs are dependent upon the student's home address. Please visit the Net Price financial aid calculator for more details.
Need-Based Financial Aid U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents At Duke, we recognize that a college education is often one of the single largest investments a family makes. In our view, cost should not be a barrier to enrollment; that's why we are fully committed to our need-based financial aid program. In fact, nearly half of our undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. We admit U.S. citizens and permanent residents without regard to their financial circumstances or aid eligibility, and we meet 100% of demonstrated need for these students throughout their undergraduate enrollment. For instructions on how to apply for need-based financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Office website. We view our financial aid program as an investment in students and their futures. We seek a diverse student body and are committed to ensuring that all students can take full advantage of the Duke experience. Foreign Nationals Duke University will meet full demonstrated financial need for a limited number of international students applying for first-year admission. Because financial resources for these students are limited, each year Duke expects to enroll 20-25 first-year foreign citizens who receive need-based financial aid. Please note there is no need-based aid for international transfer applicants. There are two applicant pools for foreign nationals: those not applying for financial aid who will be considered for admission along with U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and those applying for financial aid who will be considered in a separate process for a limited number of places in the entering class. Also, foreign citizens who do not apply for financial aid initially may not subsequently apply for financial aid during their time at Duke unless they become U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. For instructions on how to apply for need-based financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Office website. Merit-Based Scholarship Opportunities Individuals, foundations and corporations have endowed a limited number of merit scholarships at Duke to recognize outstanding students. Many of these scholarships are based solely upon achievement, while others consider financial need as a determining factor. The criteria for each scholarship have been determined by the benefactor. While Duke is able to offer limited merit scholarships, the university's primary commitment is to provide need-based financial aid in order to enable all qualified students, regardless of financial circumstance, to receive a high-quality education. Students are also encouraged to investigate local and other external scholarship sources such as business, religious, civic, and fraternal organizations. For a list of available merit scholarships, as well as detailed descriptions of each, please visit the website of the Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows. Athletic ScholarshipsDuke offers Division I athletic scholarships in most sports. The exceptions are fencing (men's and women's), and swimming (men's and women's). To contact a coach directly, call the athletics office at 919-684-2120. Learn more about our varsity athletic programs. ROTCDuke provides several different Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for interested students, all of which offer the possibility of financial aid in the form of scholarships and other aid options. For more information on each program, including how to become a Reserve Officer candidate, please visit the Financial Aid Office website. 
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