How much debt is Brandeis worth?

kimfred
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:11:59 +0000

Brandeis is my first choice college. I would love to attend but right now it’s not looking financially viable. I received a Presidential Scholarship ($25,000). If I attend I’ll be paying ~$27,000 out of pocket per year ($10,000 in debt per year). I’m wondering if current students (or others) think a degree from Brandeis would be worth this compared to Truman State University (Public LAC in Missouri, I have tuition scholarship-no debt). I would also be interested in the availability of a job on campus, jobs in the area, paid internships (computer science), or the odds of being a CA sophomore year (I hear they have trouble keeping them and would like clarification if possible). If anyone is familiar with the Physical Science Scholars Program, I was wondering if it offers any real advantage and if working a job is possible during the summer research.

Although I don’t get any need-based financial aid now(FAFSA), I have a sibling starting college in two years which will drop my EFC. I was wondering if anyone had expierence with what Brandeis is likely to do (grants vs. loans vs. nothing).

--KimFredSon