FAQ's

We hope these will help answer your questions.  For additional information, we welcome you to review the Financial Aid Awarding Guide, which contains more detailed information on Doane's financial aid policies.

Can my family afford Doane?

Enrolling in college is an investment in the student's future. Families often think they cannot afford a private college education, but we believe a student who is admitted and wants to attend Doane should not be prevented from doing so because of financial reasons. A substantial financial aid program is available for this purpose, with the understanding that the primary responsibility for meeting college costs rests with the students and their parents.

I know I'm not going to qualify for federal need based aid. Do you still want me to file the FAFSA?

Filing the FAFSA may enable you to receive additional non-need based federal aid or other grants from Doane. Many factors affect the outcome of the FAFSA, such as the number of dependents in your family or the number of family members in college, so it is in your best interest to file the FAFSA.

What is included in the student budget?

The student budget, or cost of attendance, for financial aid includes tuition, fees, room and board, as well as an allowance for books, transportation and personal expenses incurred by the student.

How will a scholarship I receive from a community group, or school organization affect my financial aid package?

If you are applying for financial aid and receive a scholarship from a source outside Doane College, that scholarship becomes part of your financial aid package and is included in your total aid award. In some instances, it may be necessary to adjust other aid, usually a loan or work-study, to meet federal regulations. Please notify Doane's Financial Aid Office as soon as you receive any scholarships from outside sources.

What can I do if there has been a significant change in our family's financial situation?

If there is a significant change in your income from the prior year, the financial aid office may review your aid. This is only done in extreme cases and it may or may not affect the amount of aid you receive. Please notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible if your circumstances have changed.