Tuition and General Expenses

The tuition fee for 2007–2008 is $25,735.* A reasonable estimate of costs to be incurred by a student attending Yale School of Drama and living off campus in the 2007–2008 academic year is between $39,135 and $40,435. It includes:

Students who have completed the residence requirements but who wish to remain in New Haven to work on their theses and to use University facilities are charged a residency fee of $1,000 per year. This amount does not include the University Health Services fee.

Students may receive a waiver of the University Health Services hospitalization fee from the Yale Health Plan upon evidence that they have valid and sufficient alternative hospitalization coverage.

The living expenses estimate is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics moderate budget standard for this area. The Yale School of Drama also reviews the actual budgets each year to verify that the living expense budget used is reasonable. Actual costs may vary depending on the individual. As educational costs have risen consistently over the past few years, it is safe to assume that costs for the 2008–2009 academic year will be higher.

General Expenses

Housing

The Graduate Housing Department has dormitory and apartment units for a small number of graduate and professional students. The Graduate Dormitory Office provides dormitory rooms of varying sizes and prices for single occupancy only. The Graduate Apartments Office provides unfurnished apartments consisting of efficiencies and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for singles and families. Both offices are located in Helen Hadley Hall, a graduate dormitory at 420 Temple Street, and have office hours from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Applications for 2007–2008 are available as of April 1 online and can be submitted directly from the Web site (www.yale.edu/graduatehousing). For new students at the University, a copy of the letter of acceptance from Yale will need to be submitted to the address on the application form. The Web site is the venue for graduate housing information and includes procedures, facility descriptions, floor plans, and rates. For more dormitory information, contact grad.dorms@yale.edu, tel. 203.432.2167, fax 203.432. 4578. For more apartment information, contact grad.apts@yale.edu, tel. 203.432.8270, fax 203.432.4578.

The University’s Off-Campus Housing service, limited to current or incoming members of the Yale community, is located at 155 Whitney Avenue, 3d floor, and is open from 8.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The listings may also be accessed from any computer at Yale at www.yale.edu/offcampushousing.

Dining at Yale

Yale University Dining Services (YUDS) has tailored its services to meet the particular needs of graduate and professional school students by offering meal plan options that allow flexibility and value. The Any 10 Meal Plan offers meal service at the Hall of Graduate Studies dining hall and University Commons for ten meals per week, plus six bonus meals per year and $75 per semester in points to eat either on campus or at selected local restaurants. Nonresident students may purchase a 5 Lunch Plan with three bonus meals, good Monday through Friday. “Eli Bucks” have been replaced by Campus Cash, which operates as a declining balance, is accepted in all campus locations with a 5 percent discount, and has the enhanced capability of also being used at selected local restaurants.

YUDS locations are a popular option for all members of the Yale community. In addition to Commons and the Hall of Graduate Studies, the following retail locations are available: the Café at Cross Campus Library, C-3 Express at 155 Whitney Avenue, C-3 Express at Payne Whitney Gymnasium, Divinity School Café on Prospect Street, the Café at Kline Biology Tower, Donaldson Commons at the School of Management, Marigolds at the School of Medicine, and Durfee’s Convenience Store at 200 Elm Street. For students and staff choosing to dine in any of Yale’s residential college dining rooms, “all-you-care-to-eat” meals are offered for one affordable price for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.

Payment for these meals must be made via a Yale Charge Account. Students may sign up for the Charge Account Plan by following the enrollment directions detailed in the Yale Charge Account Plan section under Student Accounts and Bills. Inquiries concerning food services should be addressed to Yale University Dining Services, 246 Church Street, PO Box 208261, New Haven CT 06520-8261; tel. 203.432.0420. More information can be found on the Web at www.yale.edu/dining.

Student Accounts and Bills

Student accounts, billing, and related services are administered through the Office of Student Financial Services, which is located at 246 Church Street. The telephone number is 203.432.2700.

Bills

Yale University’s official means of communicating monthly financial account statements is electronically through the University’s Internet-based system for electronic billing and payment, Yale University eBill-ePay.

Student account statements are prepared and made available twelve times a year at the beginning of each month. Payment is due in full by 4 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on the first business day of the following month. E-mail notifications that the account statement is available on the University eBill-ePay Web site (www.yale.edu/sis/ebep) are sent to all students who have activated their official Yale e-mail accounts and to all student-designated authorized payers. It is imperative that all students activate and monitor their Yale e-mail accounts on an ongoing basis.

Bills for tuition, room, and board are available to the student during the first week of July, due and payable by August 1 for the fall term; and during the first week of November, due and payable by December 1 for the spring term. The Office of Student Financial Services will impose a late charge if any part of the term bill, less Yale-administered loans and scholarships that have been applied for on a timely basis, is not paid when due. The late charge will be imposed as follows:

Nonpayment of bills and failure to complete and submit financial aid application packages on a timely basis may result in the student’s involuntary withdrawal from the University.

No degrees will be conferred and no transcripts will be furnished until all bills due the University are paid in full. In addition, transcripts will not be furnished to any student or former student who is in default on the payment of a student loan.

The University may withhold registration and certain University privileges from students who have not paid their term bills or made satisfactory payment arrangements by the day of registration. To avoid delay at registration, students must ensure that payments reach Student Financial Services by the due dates.

Charge for Rejected Payments

A processing charge of $25 will be assessed for payments rejected for any reason by the bank on which they were drawn. In addition, the following penalties may apply if a payment is rejected:

1. If the payment was for a term bill, a $110 late fee will be charged for the period the bill was unpaid.
   
   
2. If the payment was for a term bill to permit registration, the student’s registration may be revoked.
   
   
3. If the payment was given to settle an unpaid balance in order to receive a diploma, the University may refer the account to an attorney for collection.

Yale University eBill-ePay

There are a variety of options offered for making payments. Yale University eBill-ePay is the preferred means for payment of bills. It can be found at www.yale.edu/sis/ebep. Electronic payments are easy and convenient—no checks to write, no stamps, no envelopes, no hassle. Payments are immediately posted to the student’s account. There is no charge to use this service. Bank information is password protected and secure, and there is a printable confirmation receipt. Payments can be made twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, up to 4 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on the due date to avoid late fees. (The eBill-ePay system will not be available when the system is undergoing upgrade, maintenance, or repair.) Students can authorize up to three authorized payers to make payments electronically from their own computers to the student’s account using Yale’s system.

Use of the student’s own bank payment service is not authorized by the University because it has no direct link to the student’s Yale account. Payments made through such services arrive without proper account identification and always require manual processing that results in delayed crediting of the student’s account, late fees, and anxiety. Students should use Yale eBill-ePay to pay online. For those who choose to pay by check, a remittance advice with mailing instructions is available on the Web site.

Yale Payment Plan

The Yale Payment Plan is a payment service that allows students and their families to pay tuition, room, and board in ten equal monthly installments throughout the year based on individual family budget requirements. It is administered by the University’s Office of Student Financial Services. The fee to cover administration of the plan is $100. The deadline for enrollment is June 20. For additional information, please contact Student Financial Services at 203.432.2700 and select “Press 3” from the Main Menu. The enrollment form can be found online in the Yale Payment Plan section of the Student Accounts Web site: www.yale.edu/sfas/financial/accounts.html#payment.

Yale Charge Account Plan

Students who enroll in the Yale Charge Account Plan will be able to charge designated optional items and services to their student accounts, including toll calls made through the University’s telephone system. To enroll online, go to www.yale.edu/sis. Select the Login option; after logging in, select “Billing and Student Accounts,” then “Charge Account Authorization.”

The University may withdraw this privilege from students who do not pay their monthly bills on a timely basis. For information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@yale.edu, tel. 203.432.2700, fax 203.432.7557.

Tuition Rebate and Refund Policy

On the basis of the federal regulations governing the return of federal student aid (Title IV) funds for withdrawn students, the rebate and refund of tuition is subject to the following policy.

1. For purposes of determining the refund of federal student aid funds, any student who withdraws from Yale School of Drama for any reason during the first 60 percent of the term will be subject to a pro rata schedule which will be used to determine the amount of Title IV funds a student has earned at the time of withdrawal. A student who withdraws after the 60 percent point has earned 100 percent of the Title IV funds. In 2007–2008, the last days for refunding federal student aid funds will be November 9 in the fall term and March 29 in the spring term.
   
   
2. For purposes of determining the refund of institutional aid funds and for students who have not received financial aid:
   
   1. 100 percent of tuition will be rebated for withdrawals that occur on or before the end of the first 10 percent of the term (September 16, 2007 in the fall term and January 19, 2008 in the spring term).
      
   2. A rebate of one-half (50 percent) of tuition will be granted for withdrawals that occur after the first 10 percent but on or before the last day of the first quarter of the term (October 2, 2007 in the fall term and February 6, 2008 in the spring term).
      
   3. A rebate of one-quarter (25 percent) of tuition will be granted for withdrawals that occur after the first quarter of a term but on or before the day of midterm (October 29, 2007 in the fall term and March 17, 2008 in the spring term).
      
   4. Students who withdraw for any reason after midterm will not receive a rebate of any portion of tuition.
      
      
3. The death of a student shall cancel charges for tuition as of the date of death and the bursar will adjust the tuition on a pro rata basis.
   
   
4. If the student has received student loans or other forms of financial aid, rebates will be refunded in the order prescribed by federal regulations; namely, first to the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford and/or Subsidized Federal Stafford loans, if any; then to Federal Perkins loan; next to any other federal, state, private, or institutional scholarships and loans; and, finally, any remaining balance to the student.
   
   
5. Loan recipients (Stafford, Perkins, or Yale Student Loan) who withdraw are required to have an exit interview before leaving Yale. Students leaving Yale receive a mailing from Student Financial Services with an exit packet and instructions on completing this process.

Financial Aid Policy

Yale School of Drama’s financial aid policy has been designed to ensure that, within the School of Drama’s resources, all qualified students with financial need will have the opportunity to attend Yale.* For that reason, financial aid at the School of Drama is awarded on the basis of need. The award consists of a combination of student employment, educational loans, and Yale scholarship.

Statement on Confidentiality

Requirements of Yale School of Drama’s need-blind admission policy as well as Yale’s Policy on Student Records ensure the confidentiality of applicants’ and their families’ economic circumstances. Access to personally identifiable financial aid materials—including applications, financial aid transcripts, award letters, and loan applications—is limited to financial aid office personnel and members of the Financial Aid Committee.

Financial Aid Application Procedures

Applicants must complete all the applicable requirements (U.S. citizen/permanent resident or international student) in order to be evaluated for financial assistance.

U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents

FAFSA

All students requesting financial assistance who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are expected to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is essential for establishing eligibility for the federal financial aid programs, including the Federal Work-Study, the Federal Stafford Loan, and the Federal Perkins Loan. For efficiency and accuracy, complete the application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

1. File a 2008–2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15, 2008, at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Yale’s federal school code is 001426 which is necessary to complete the FAFSA and to ensure that the School of Drama receives the processed information electronically.

Need Access

All students wishing to be considered for federal loans and Yale scholarship assistance must file their application online at www.needaccess.org.

2. File a 2008–2009 Need Access Application by February 15, 2008, at www.needaccess.org.

Federal Tax Returns

All students wishing to be considered for federal loans and Yale Scholarship assistance must submit a copy of their federal tax return.

3. Mail a signed copy of your (the student’s) 2007 federal income tax return by April 1, 2008. Please include all W-2s and any schedules.

International Students

Financial Aid Application And Certification Of Finances

All students requesting financial assistance who are international students are expected to file the International Student Financial Aid Application and Certification of Finances. Both forms are essential for establishing eligibility for student employment, loan, and Yale scholarship. International students are eligible for employment, loans, and the Eldon Elder Fellowship (Yale scholarship).

1. Mail in the International Student Financial Aid Application by February 15, 2008.
The International Student Financial Aid Application can be printed from the following Web site: www.yale.edu/sfas/financial/0809ISFinAidApp.pdf.

2. Mail in the International Student Certification of Finances by February 15, 2008.
The International Student Certification of Finances can be printed from the following Web site: www.yale.edu/sfas/financial/0809ISCertFin.pdf.

Federal Tax Returns And/Or Income Statements

3. Mail in signed copies of your (the student’s) and your parents’ tax documents and income statements (U.S. and home country) by April 1, 2008.

Visa Documentation

In order to receive visa documentation, international students must submit proof that income from all sources will be sufficient to meet expenses for one year of study. Evidence of funds must come from one of the following sources: affidavit from a bank, copy of a letter of award stating that financial assistance has been offered, certification by parents of their ability and intention to provide the necessary funds, or certification by employer of anticipated income.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines and Mailing Address

The deadline for submitting all financial aid applications is February 15, 2008. The deadline for mailing in tax returns/income information is April 1, 2008.

Although Yale School of Drama is committed to meeting a student’s need with an appropriate financial aid package, a delay in the application may negatively impact the amount and nature of a prospective student’s award and the School of Drama’s ability to assist the student.

The mailing address to which all forms should be sent is: Yale School of Drama Financial Aid Office, PO Box 208325, New Haven CT 06520-8325.

Determination of Need and Financial Aid Award

Yale School of Drama’s Financial Aid Office makes awards which, when added to the funds that are expected from students, their spouses, their families, and other available sources, should enable students to meet the basic costs of attending Yale.

Student Resources

Assets

Students are responsible for contributing toward the cost of their own education. Financial aid recipients are expected to use a portion of their savings and assets during each year of enrollment at Yale School of Drama. Students are advised not to reduce their assets by more than the expected contribution since the balance will be assumed to exist whether spent or not. If the savings and assets of the student increase, the expected contribution from these resources will also increase.

Earnings

It is assumed that students will contribute to their budget an amount based on either last year’s or next year’s earnings. The minimum required student contribution is $2,000. If a recipient is married and his or her spouse is not a student, and they have no dependent children, the spouse will also be expected to contribute to the student’s budget from his or her wages.

Other Resources

Other resources such as outside awards, parental support, income tax rebates, and Veterans Administration benefits are included among a student’s resources.

Components of the Financial Aid Award

A financial aid award is determined by first establishing a standard budget, or cost of education. Using a set of formulae developed by the U.S. Congress, called the Federal Methodology, and the formulas developed by Need Access, called the Institutional Methodology, a calculation of a student’s resources or expected family contribution (EFC), if applicable, is then made. The difference between a student’s cost of attendance and the student’s personal or family contribution constitutes that student’s need. Under no circumstance may financial aid exceed a student’s cost of education.

For incoming students during the 2007–2008 academic year, the first portion of a student’s need was met through Work-Study employment, the earnings for which ranged between $1,900 and $3,900 depending on the student’s program of study; the next portion came in the form of an educational loan; and the balance of a student’s demonstrated need, if any, was covered by scholarship.

Sample Awards based on Financial Need

After the successful completion of the first year and assuming that there are no changes in the needs analysis for the student, it is the policy of Yale School of Drama to improve the financial aid award o≠ered to the student in his or her second and third years. Specifically, the educational loan is decreased and the scholarship is increased based upon calculated financial need.

Work-Study consists of a combination of required and elective work-study jobs within Yale School of Drama or at Yale Repertory Theatre. All students are required to accept work-study assignments totaling 150 to 200 hours per year, providing enhanced opportunities for both training and income. Students may pursue elective work-study assignments in addition to, but not in place of, required work-study. The earnings are paid weekly or semi-monthly.

Educational loans make up an important part of every aid award. The basic loans are issued through the Federal Sta≠ord Loan, the Federal Perkins Loan, Grad Plus Loan, and various supplemental loan programs. Private supplemental loan programs offer funds to students who are not eligible for the federal loan programs.

Yale scholarships: If the student’s financial need is greater than the total of the Work-Study award and the educational loan, the remaining unmet need will normally be provided by a scholarship. Eligibility for scholarship assistance is limited to six terms of study. Each year Yale School of Drama awards a substantial amount in scholarships. For the 2007–2008 academic year, scholarships totaling over $4.2 million were awarded. Students who do not qualify for traditional financial aid may be able to receive assistance through term-time employment and various supplemental loan programs

Student Responsibilities under Federal Programs

All students who receive funds through a federal program must certify to the following: that any funds received will be used solely for expenses related to attendance at Yale School of Drama; that they will repay funds which cannot reasonably be attributed to meeting those expenses; that they are not in default on any student loan nor owe a repayment on a federal grant. Continued eligibility for financial aid requires that students maintain satisfactory progress in their courses of study according to the policies and practices of the School of Drama.

Veterans’ Affairs Benefits

Students seeking general information about veterans’ education benefits should contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs via the Web at www.gibill.va.gov/ for eligibility information. Students should contact Yale School of Drama’s registrar for enrollment certification.

Emergency Loans

Sometimes an emergency situation arises in which a small amount of money is needed for a short length of time. The financial aid o∞ce may be able to assist any student, whether receiving financial aid or not, in such a situation by providing an emergency loan in an amount up to $350. Such loans are available for a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed sixty days. If the loan is not repaid in full by the due date, a late charge of $10 is assessed each month or part of a month until the amount is paid. Students facing genuine emergency situations should apply to the financial aid o∞ce for such an emergency loan.

Loan Consolidation

The Consolidation Loan, which was created in 1986, will make it easier for certain student borrowers to manage the repayment of their federal educational loans. Instead of making multiple payments, which may have been necessary under the original loan schedules, the borrower makes a single monthly payment. Moreover, at the discretion of the lender, the borrower may exercise an option to extend repayment (to more than ten years), graduated repayment (smaller payments in the early years and larger payments in the later years), or make income-sensitive repayments (payment as a percentage of the borrower’s income). A condition for issuance of a Consolidation Loan is that all original loans must be in repayment or in the grace period, and that none may have past-due payments greater than ninety days. Details on Consolidation Loans are available from the borrower’s lender.

Students Who Do Not Qualify for Financial Aid

Eligibility for receipt of Yale School of Drama assistance or most forms of federal financial aid is limited to students who are enrolled in programs which yield either a degree or a certificate. At present, certain students, including those attending the School of Drama as special students on a full-time basis, who are not eligible for financial aid according to the federal guidelines, may be eligible to apply for assistance under various supplemental loan programs, including the Access Group Loans and GATE Y-Loan. This is the only form of aid currently available to special students. For more information, please see the paragraph headed Educational loans (above).

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