Below is a summary of Carleton-associated costs that are not covered by tuition/scholarships and possible sources of funding. Also, see the “Beyond Financial Aid” handout from Carleton’s Interfaith Social Action Group.
- Cost: Club sports
Assistance: Varies by team - Cost: Computer repair
Assistance: ITS Helpdesk - Cost: Counseling/therapy
Assistance: Free counseling at SHAC; light box available at OHP, SHAC and TRIO; transportation to/from other medical appointments - Cost: Course fees (supplies, events, etc.)
Assistance: Varies – contact course professor - Cost: Emergency needs (winter clothes, unexpected travel, car repairs, etc.)
Assistance: Emergency funding; clothing available through Carleton’s Winter Wardrobe - Cost: Externships
Assistance: Varies – register your externship for more information - Cost: Food during school breaks
Assistance: Carleton Cupboard food pantry in Sayles - Cost: Internships
Assistance: Varies – see Carleton funding application deadlines - Cost: Lab snacks
Assistance: Varies – contact course professor - Cost: Laptop
Assistance: Laptop loaner program (long term); ITS Helpdesk (short term) - Cost: Medical care
Assistance: Free medical appointments at SHAC; light box available at OHP, SHAC and TRIO; transportation to/from other medical appointments - Cost: Music lessons
Assistance: Some instruments can be checked out from the instrument library; application for music lesson grants - Cost: OCS programs
Assistance: Carleton and external funding opportunities available - Cost: Student activities (e.g. equipment, spring break trips, events, conferences)
Assistance: CSA funding. See the funding guidelines for more information or to apply. - Cost: Student activity fee
Assistance: Student Activity Support Fund (SASF). Contact Student Financial Services to apply. - Cost: Textbooks
Assistance: TRIO lending library (for TRIO participants), Library reserves (when reserved by faculty)