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<li>That estimator might give you a rough idea for now but it’s hard to say. Yale is announcing a new financial aid initiative next week so all of those estimates may change. Ultimately, of course, you can’t get an exact figure until you actually go through and apply.</li>
<li>There’s no hard cut-off. The $200K (or $180K for Harvard) is just a guideline where families with incomes below that level will see much better financial aid than they have in the past. Lots of things come into play.
3-5. I can’t answer that, because Yale’s new program hasn’t been announced yet. If there is a suggested contribution from student work, it is relatively small in the scope of things. If you would like to earn income during the year, Yale student jobs are much higher-paying than jobs on most campuses.</li>
<li>You can also contact the financial aid office, but it might be worth waiting another week until Yale announces its new policies.</li>
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