Money Matters

Student Budgets

We surveyed our student tour guides to try to estimate a reasonable amount for weekly spending money. They came up with $25-30 which included snacks, pizza, laundry and a movie. This is not a requirement by any means, but instead an estimate to help you gauge costs.

The Champlain Cash Card acts like a debit card, and is an easy way for your child to manage their money. Many off-campus businesses accept the Cash Card as a valid payment form.

Parent Budgeting

Tuition is billed in two semesterly installments, one in June and the other in November. However, we do offer a monthly payment option provided by Tuition Management Systems (TMS). This interest-free monthly payment option allows you to meet all or part of the academic year's expenses in ten equal monthly payments, from May 15 to February 15. Since costs or financial aid may change, the TMS plan is completely flexible. The only cost for this service is a $53 annual enrollment fee. For more information, visit www.afford.com or call (800) 722-4867.

Student Employment Opportunities

Part-time employment opportunities, unrelated to Financial Aid eligibility, are available both on- and off-campus. Postings are frequently updated in the Career Services Office in Durick Hall and on our campus Web site. If your child has a work-study award, please refer to the information you received with your Financial Aid Award letter for placement procedures.

Our Career Services Office is available for students throughout their four years here. Each first-year student has a Career Services Office advisor assigned to him or her. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the office as early as possible in their academic careers.