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Post by higheredguy on Sept 14, 2022 21:18:09 GMT -5
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 15, 2022 0:04:06 GMT -5
Holy Cross should send a recruiter to Martha's Vineyard because undocumented new arrivals are being flown in by the State of Florida to this Sanctuary island.
I agree with not discriminating against bright undocumented students, but HC having an incentive to enroll them to get $20 million when there is no similar incentive to enroll citizens is thought provoking.
Florida allocated $12 million to fly undocumented out of state and this foundation is dangling $20 million for HC to enroll them if I understand this grant.
If the same students applied from their country of origin they wouldn't be eligible for the grant or the plane ride.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 15, 2022 7:01:32 GMT -5
HC announced its awarding grants covering the cost of tuition for families of students with $75,000 or less in family income. This would be for the class of 2027.
2027-2028 is the first incoming class year when the financial benefits of the big increase in endowment value that occurred in fiscal 2020-21 are factored in to the college's budget.
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 15, 2022 9:38:05 GMT -5
We've had a couple of quarterly reports since the market peaked. Is the endowment still holding above a billion?
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 15, 2022 9:56:24 GMT -5
We've had a couple of quarterly reports since the market peaked. Is the endowment still holding above a billion? It was as of May, based on a secondary college source. |
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 15, 2022 12:35:50 GMT -5
37% of Holy Cross students receive zero financial aid. Does the college negotiate the cash sticker price with those families like they are willing to discuss with families asking for reconsideration upward of their financial aid package?
Think William Shatner as "The Negotiator!" in Priceline TV commercials.
BTW is there a sharper 91 year old around than Captain Kirk?
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Post by mm67 on Sept 15, 2022 12:40:37 GMT -5
Re: Partnerships & other exceptionally worthwhile out reach programs. HC is in good company among the finest schools in America. Fair or not, you are known by the company you keep. And, HC is indeed in good company. These moves redound to the benefit of all. The youngsters get the benefit of a first class HC education and learning experience in class and on campus. The student body benefits in untold ways with the diversity these young students bring to the classroom and campus life. And, it does add to the prestige of our elite college.
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Post by purplenurple on Sept 15, 2022 13:27:37 GMT -5
HC announced its awarding grants covering the cost of tuition for families of students with $75,000 or less in family income. This would be for the class of 2027. 2027-2028 is the first incoming class year when the financial benefits of the big increase in endowment value that occurred in fiscal 2020-21 are factored in to the college's budget. Where and when was this announced? |
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 15, 2022 13:30:53 GMT -5
37% of Holy Cross students receive zero financial aid. Does the college negotiate the cash sticker price with those families like they are willing to discuss with families asking for reconsideration upward of their financial aid package? Think William Shatner as "The Negotiator!" in Priceline TV commercials. BTW is there a sharper 91 year old around than Captain Kirk? I assume the question is rhetorical. The great majority of students who receive $0 fin aid, never applied for such. |
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 15, 2022 13:33:58 GMT -5
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 15, 2022 15:14:37 GMT -5
37% of Holy Cross students receive zero financial aid. Does the college negotiate the cash sticker price with those families like they are willing to discuss with families asking for reconsideration upward of their financial aid package? Think William Shatner as "The Negotiator!" in Priceline TV commercials. BTW is there a sharper 91 year old around than Captain Kirk? I assume the question is rhetorical. The great majority of students who receive $0 fin aid, never applied for such. I'm thinking of a family that does not qualify for financial aid but says "Can you match this other highly selective college that junior got accepted to which is $3,000 less than Holy Cross?" Does HC give up the $72,000 to save the $3,000? Yes this is basically rhetorical because what student and family that can afford $75K cash per year is going to decide on college over a small discount. It just is fascinating that the same exact degree has such a wide price range from nothing to $300,000. I suppose it's the same in health care with complete care costing nothing for those income eligible. Not passing judgement because this is the equilibrium society has settled on and it keeps the country educated and healthy, but still fascinated. |
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Post by alum on Sept 15, 2022 15:32:52 GMT -5
I assume the question is rhetorical. The great majority of students who receive $0 fin aid, never applied for such. I'm thinking of a family that does not qualify for financial aid but says "Can you match this other highly selective college that junior got accepted to which is $3,000 less than Holy Cross?" Does HC give up the $72,000 to save the $3,000? Yes this is basically rhetorical because what student and family that can afford $75K cash per year is going to decide on college over a small discount. It just is fascinating that the same exact degree has such a wide price range from nothing to $300,000. I suppose it's the same in health care with complete care costing nothing for those income eligible. Not passing judgement because this is the equilibrium society has settled on and it keeps the country educated and healthy, but still fascinated. Holy Cross does offer some merit money, so I suspect that if there is some of that left at the end, they might be able to meet some requests. The problem is that they may not know until after May 1 whether they have money left and by then the student would have to commit Merit money serves a purpose but if the word gets out that full pay students can negotiate a little better deal, then everyone will be asking. I hope we are soon in a position where we have pushed our acceptance rate down so much that the financial aid people can politely say, "Sorry, no." |
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