investin your future

By any de nition, a college degree has always been thesurest way to success. A university education enables youto follow your dreams, build a career, make connections with faculty and alumni, establish lifelong friendships, and gain an understanding of art, culture, politics, business, history and countless other disciplines. Studies have shown that the investment you make in a college education is a sound one. Over a lifetime, college graduatesenjoy almost double the earning power of those with ahigh school diploma alone.

At Hofstra University, you’ll learn from faculty who are experts in their elds, and you’ll receive an education designed for real-world application. You’ll haveopportunities to lead, experiment and meet students andalumni from around the world. You’ll gain valuable experience through internships, extracurricular activities and advanced scholarship.

You can see from the success of our alumni – in elds such as business, the arts, sciences, public service, education and the media – that a Hofstra education isinvaluable preparation for many endeavors. At HofstraUniversity, you’ll nd and focus your true strengths, and gain the tools to build the future of your dreams.

To help you achieve your goal of earning a Hofstradegree, the University offers several nancial aid options. Hofstra awarded more than $55 million in nancial assistance in 2007-2008, and 84 percent of Hofstra full-time undergraduate students were offered some type of nancial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, or federal work-study. We encourage you to investigate your options thoroughly. You may be surprised how affordable a Hofstra education can be.

Invest in yourself. The value of a Hofstra degree lastsa lifetime.

A college education is the most important investment you will make.

Tuition and Fees (2008-2009): $28,630Average Housing and Meal Plans: $12,560Books and Supplies: $1,000Personal Expenses and Transportation: $2,640

When should I fi le my FAFSA?Apply early. Hofstra strongly encourages you to apply no later than February 15.

What if I have not completed my taxes by February?Even if your income tax return is not completed, you can still fi le your FAFSA by February 15. The FAFSA allows you to estimate fi gures and then update them later in the process.

Online or paper: Which is preferred?We do not prefer one application over another. However, we do know that applications fi led online typically move faster through the application process and have fewer errors.

When will I hear back? The U.S. Department of Education sends a personalized Student Aid Report (SAR) once yourFAFSA has been processed. As long as Hofstra is listed on your SAR, the University receives your FAFSA information electronically. Hofstra begins mailing fi nancial aid award notices in early March.

Merit- or need-based aid: What is the difference?Merit-based aid is composed of scholarships and grants awarded to students in view of specifi c talents or accomplishments. Need-based aid is given to students after assessing a family’s fi nancial position and expected contribution.

Can I work on campus?On-campus employment opportunities include the Federal Work-Study Program, summer employment, and temporary employment, as well as positions such as undergraduate assistants, resident assistants, resident safety representatives (RSRs), student patrol offi cers, and lifeguards. For further information, visit hofstra.edu/studentemployment.

Are there payment plans?Hofstra offers a monthly payment plan and a deferred payment option.

monthly payment planThe University offers a monthly payment plan. Please visit hofstra.edu/tuition for tuition and fee information.

Note: Tuition and fee information posted on the Hofstra Web site is for one term and should be doubled to determine the annual amount. Monthly payment plan participants are not entitled to defer any balances beyond their fi nancial aid and plan amounts.

deferred payment optionStudents may defer a portion of the amount due after fi nancial aid. This amount cannot be greater than 50 percent of the amount due after fi nancial aid, and cannot exceed $3,500. The amount deferred for fall is due by October 15 and the amount deferred for spring is due by March 17.

Are there other ways to pay for college if I don’t qualify for merit- or need-based aid?Students can apply for outside sources of aid through their high school, church or other community organizations. Parents should check to see if their employers offer scholarships to children of employees. Local libraries are an excellent resource for possible scholarship sources. Free scholarship search databases such as fastweb.com are available online.

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Hofstra at a GlanceA Look at the Class of 2012Average HS GPA: 3.35Students with GPA of 3.0 or Higher: 72%Average SAT: 1182Students From Outside New York State: 51%Students Who Live on Campus: 79%

Costs and Financial Aid (2008-2009)Tuition and Fees: $28,630Housing and Meals: $12,560Average Financial Aid Package: $11,270Students Offered Financial Aid: 84%

Geographic Profi leU.S. States and Territories: 51Foreign Countries: 65

Academic Profi leUndergraduate Areas of Study: More than 140Full-time Faculty Holding Advanced Degree: 90 percentStudent-to-Faculty Ratio: 14-to-1Average Undergraduate Class Size: 22

Facilities and ResourcesLibrary Holdings: 1.2 million print volumesResidence Halls: 37Student Clubs and Organizations: 187

Varsity AthleticsNCAA Division IBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)Cross Country (M/W)Field Hockey (W)Football (M)Golf (M/W)Lacrosse (M/W)Soccer (M/W)Softball (W)Tennis (M/W)Volleyball (W)Wrestling (M)