I was accepted ED and received in my financial aid package a work-study offer. I was wondering what type of work study opportunities are there at Johns Hopkins? What is the time commitment?

Pay rates range from $6.15 to $12.00 per hour for work-study positions. Note: there is NO limit set on NON work-study earnings. Students may earn both work-study and Non work-study wages simultaneously. Students may work up to 20 hours per week under Univerity policy.

Actually, not to be a nit-picker, Daniel - but you can earn more than $12 an hour with work study (one of my jobs pays significantly more than that). I don't believe there's actually any ceiling, although there are pay rate suggestions for employers based on the skill level needed for the position.

Also, typically, when you have a work study job, if you work more than the allotted amount (based on a dollar limit each semester) your employer can decide to keep employing you outside of the work study contract (and pay from their own budget). You can ask your employer if they're able/willing to do this, if you really want to work a lot and are worried about maxing out your work study allowance.

If by the off chance I get accepted to this school then when will I find out if I got any kind of scholarship. I'm not the one paying for all of this and I won't be allowed to go here if I get nothing and end up with a full ride elsewhere.

I, through careful, meticulous decision and research, decided to go RD because I understood it to be more useful in the way of financial aid bargaining. No, I understand that I won't be haggling with the financial aid department, but my logic was, and echoes my research, that those who choose to go ED (which I was going to do) have less of a position in the financial aid area, as they have committed themselves completely to the school. Now, I don't have the economic resources that many have, I don't have a disability, I'm not a minority, I'm not an athlete, no one in my family has ever gone to JHU, but have lived in Baltimore interestingly enough, and I don't have perfect ACT or SAT scores. I understand that each applicant is reviewed individually, etc. but there are those who have a significant advantage over people such as myself by meeting certain criteria that are often out of their control (not to say they are undeserving, no).

Back to the actual point.

I truly and dearly want to go to Johns Hopkins University, but the fact that I probably won't be able to pay for it even if I am accepted is disheartening to say the least. My Estimated Family Contribution is somewhere in the $17,000 area. I will most definitely be needing more aid than this. I have been applying to all sorts of third-party scholarships, but I fear it will not be enough and I also fear that I won't be good enough to get in on merit. This is probably simple self-deprecation to prepare me for potential rejection, but I would like to know, how far is JHU willing to stretch? I suppose I would like a student's actual experience in this area who possibly had a similar experience. What, in essence, I'm asking for is hope. I don't expect it, but I would like to know if there is a sliver of a chance.

I apologize for this lengthy post, but these are pertinent questions and musings that have been buzzing about in my mind for a long time.

Yes. Thank you. I just worry about it I suppose. I've finished all of my applications and I'm anxious for responses that won't be coming for some time.

I appreciate your response!

The only thing I would add to what has already been said, is that you might want to call the Office of Student Financial Services and have a conversation with one of the financial aid counselors: 410-516-8028.

My question is concerning the CSS/Profile information application. I have sent mine in, (the main one with my info and my father'), but I have no idea if my mother sent hers in. She doesn't live with us, and because of legality issues we are not on speaking terms. Will I still be considered for Early Decision despite the fact she may not have completed her Noncustodial Parent Form??

Please say yes!!!!!!

Thank you!

This is a question you should direct to the Financial Aid Office. I would call them directly at 410-516-8028 and ask to speak to one of the Financial Aid counselors. They will be able to look at your financial aid application account and see if all required documents have been received. If the non-custodial form has not been sent in, they will be able to instruct you on what steps to follow. This is an individual case therefore you need to speak with the Financial Aid Office directly.

Greetings,

I applied Early Decision, and I understand that this will not limit my financial aid options with the university, however, money is a huge concern of mine, and it wasn't until I read

"Unless the information provided on your FAFSA and tax returns varies significantly from original estimates, your financial aid package will remain unchanged. If we are unable to offer you adequate need-based financial aid, you may be released from the Early Decision contract."

that I decided to truly commit to ED.

Upon reflection however, I've become a bit paranoid about financial aid, and while I know I did the right thing in applying ED as far as going to the school of my dreams is concerned, the price tag on the school of my dreams is making me slightly terrified.

So just in case the worst-case-ever-scenario actually happens to me, I was wondering how the university decides if a student is eligible to be released from the contract based on inadequate aid, exactly?

Thank you in advance for your time,
Danielle :blink:

OK, first off don't be paranoid. The process is now out of your hands and you just need to be patient and wait until December 15. This Hopkins is your first choice and your "dream" school you did the right thing in applying ED and don't go second-guessing yourself now.

As an Early Decision candidate, one is eligible to apply for all types of need-based aid offered at Johns Hopkins. Choosing Early Decision will not limit one's financial aid options or consideration for merit scholarships. If one is accepted ED and qualifies for assistance, an estimated aid offer will accompany the acceptance packet. This offer is based on information submitted on the College Scholarship Service PROFILE form. A final aid offer will follow in the spring, pending receipt of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and one's parents' prior calendar year federal income tax returns. In the unlikely event that information on the FAFSA and tax returns varies significantly from original estimates, the financial aid package could change.
 
In the rare case where we are unable to offer you full need-based financial aid based on your financial aid documents, you may be released from the Early Decision contract. If after you receive your decision and your financial aid award, you and your family decide it is not going to work out you need to contact first your financial aid counselor. After that discussion, if you still feel you need to be let out of the ED contract because of financial concerns you will need to contact the Director of Admissions to make the request. Your admission will become inactive due to financial concerns. It is important to note you can not enroll later during the regular decision round.

Hope that helps. Just be patient.

Not a problem. Glad you like the Forums. Remember, you can always ask any of the current students questions ... they love conversing with prospective students.

Can financial aid be negotiated?
Is the FAFSA filing going to supply me with more aid?
How common is it for admitted for students to earn a scholarship?
 

Johns Hopkins does not negotiate Financial Aid with students. HOWEVER, I do recommend that you contact your financial aid counselor next week to make sure that all the proper documentation was received with your application. Often ED applicants will forget to submit the proper financial aid documentation and therefore their initial financial aid award in not complete. You will receive a business card of a financial aid counselor in your acceptance packet -- call them directly.

As far as scholarships, we offer only about 80 total merit-based awards each year. ED students are eligible for them but merit-based scholarships are very competitive at Hopkins.

The Admissions Office and Office of Financial Aid are currently investigating a number of different initiatives that may alter the way Hopkins proceeds with financial aid packaging. Decisions will be made for the betterment of Hopkins and our student body, and not because other schools are making such announcements. In fact, our offices have been discussing new policies for the past year.

The priority at this time though for Hopkins is the selection of a new Director of Student Financial Services. Once our new Director begins I do assume there will be changes made to the way we fund all of our students.

Institutional priorities are different for all colleges and universities, and therefore Johns Hopkins makes decisions that are best for our institution, not in response to what other schools might be doing.

i was admitted as an ED and i checked that i didn't need financial aid along with my other application materials by 11/15. is there any possiblilty that i can apply for financial aid now? do i still have the chance to apply for it or i don't have any chance at all?

Jenny,

I am not sure about the financial aid's policy on admitted ED students applying for financial aid after their admission. You should call them as soon as you can - 410-516-8028. Ask to speak withthe financial aid counselor who would be assigned to your case and see what options are available to you.

I was wondering if there is a priority deadline for the FAFSA to be submitted.

As stated on the "How to Apply - Freshman Financial Aid" web site ...
http://www.jhu.edu/finaid/prosp_stud.html ...
it states...

2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA is available from your high school guidance office or you may file it on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will need a PIN if you plan to file your FAFSA on the web. A PIN can be obtained at http://www.pin.ed.gov. Allow 7