<p>Board is the meal plan portion of the expenses. And yes gregh that means that Stanford will pay your tuition, room and board and your parents will contribute the $2000 in the manner in which they choose. Stanford is giving you about $48,500. Tutition is $37,000 and Room and board is $11,500. These are the amounts that will be billed by Stanford, so they are covering the amounts they will bill. Then it will be up to you and your parents to pay for your books, personal expenses and travel (and health insurance).</p>