Letter From The Director To New Students
Dear Student and Parents,
Congratulations for including Butler University among your
college choices. While the dollars for paying for college are
important - students and parents should first consider paying for
college as a partnership - financial aid is the means to the end.
While we understand how financing your education is essential in
the decision making process, it should not be more important than
choosing a school that provides you with the academic program,
extracurricular activities, support services and post graduate
placement that are right for you. There is no better feeling for
both the student, and the parents, than having a sense of belonging
and knowing this is the place where you belong.
An education is an investment - one that extends over a period
of years but lasts a lifetime and we are proud of our students'
successes, the traditions they have created, the story they have
written and the legacy they have left for future students.
I challenge you to write your own successful story. Your
investment in a Butler education has value and we are here to help
you see how affording a Butler Education is possible. Today there
is always someone to offer advice to tell their story of how it
worked or did not work or the struggles to get though the system.
Each family is unique and has their own set of concerns, wants and
needs that will affect their willingness to pay for a college
education.
As partners in the financial aid process, the Butler University
Office of Financial Aid, the student and parents will successfully
navigate the financial aid process in order for you to receive
maximum consideration of all financial aid programs. However, your
responsibility is to carefully consider the resources you have
readily available for college expenses (monthly income and
savings), meet all application dates, complete the process in full,
give all aid programs and financing options equal consideration and
don't be afraid to set a realistic goal for the student. Determine
how much the student will be responsible for each year from summer
savings, academic year earnings and federal student loans. Most
often students are able to afford their books and academic year
living expenses.
With the information in these web pages you will find a
comprehensive overview of the aid programs we offer along with
information about the financing options designed to help you
maximize your resources and meet college expenses. You will also
find information on the cost and value of a Butler education, what
to expect throughout the year and financial aid tips and
strategies.
The Office of Financial Aid is committed to working with you, as
a family, in exploring all options. Please feel free to contact a
member of our staff any time you have questions. We are here to
help you!
Sincerely,
Melissa Smurdon
Interim Director of Financial Aid