{"id":63,"date":"2019-12-13T15:40:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T15:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-admissions\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2026-03-10T23:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T23:21:42","slug":"financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid &amp; Tuition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Macalester is one of few colleges that is committed to providing a financial aid package that <strong>meets 100% of every admitted student&#8217;s demonstrated need <\/strong>for financial aid AND offers a <strong>robust merit-based scholarship program<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"statistic-group block-container\" >\n\t<div class=\"statistic-group__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__header-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__header-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">MyinTuition and Net Price Calculator<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"statistic-group__header-copy\">Figure out your eligibility for need-based financial aid by using our calculators. MyinTuition gives you a quick estimate, and our Net Price Calculator gives you a more customized estimate based on individual family financial circumstances.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stats\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"statistic-group__stat-heading\">59%<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"statistic-group__stat-copy\">Students who receive need-based grants from Macalester<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"statistic-group__stat-heading\">100%<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"statistic-group__stat-copy\">Demonstrated need met by financial aid<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__stat-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"statistic-group__stat-heading\">$67,609<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"statistic-group__stat-copy\">Average need-based financial aid package<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/estimate\/\" target=\"_self\">Use Calculators<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-feature-text block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"callout-feature-text__inner\">\n        <div class=\"callout-feature-text__container\">\n            <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-card\">\n                    <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Macalester Tuition Promise<\/h2>\n                                                                            <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">The Macalester Promise is centered around the college\u2019s ongoing work to demystify the financial aid process and make a Mac education accessible. For admitted U.S. students with a family income of $100,000 or less and typical financial assets, Macalester College will provide a full-tuition scholarship.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"callout-feature-text__ctas\">\n                                                            <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/macalester.edu\/financial-aid\/policies\/macalester-tuition-promise\/\" target=\"_self\">Program and Eligibility Details<\/a>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                     <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"corner-cards block-container\" id=\"types\">\n            <div class=\"corner-cards__heading-container\">\n            <div class=\"corner-cards__heading-inner\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                    <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Types of Financial Aid<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"corner-cards__container\">\n        <div class=\"corner-cards__content\">\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card\">\n                    <a class=\"corner-cards__card-container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/about\/merit-2\/\">\n                        <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner-content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"corner-cards__card-heading\">Merit Scholarship Awards<\/h3>\n                                <p class=\"corner-cards__card-copy\">First-year applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships, regardless of need. Your academic performance can help you earn Macalester\u2019s merit scholarships. <\/p>\n                                <div class=\"corner-cards__card-cta\">\n                                    Merit Scholarship Awards\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card\">\n                    <a class=\"corner-cards__card-container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/about\/aid\/\">\n                        <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner-content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"corner-cards__card-heading\">Need-Based Aid<\/h3>\n                                <p class=\"corner-cards__card-copy\">We provide several grants to students and families to help fund educational costs.<\/p>\n                                <div class=\"corner-cards__card-cta\">\n                                    Need-Based Aid\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card\">\n                    <a class=\"corner-cards__card-container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/loans\/\">\n                        <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner-content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"corner-cards__card-heading\">Loans &amp; Financing<\/h3>\n                                <p class=\"corner-cards__card-copy\">There are also a variety of educational loans available to help make college less of a financial barrier.<\/p>\n                                <div class=\"corner-cards__card-cta\">\n                                    Loans &amp; Financing\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card\">\n                    <a class=\"corner-cards__card-container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/employmentservices\/studentemployment\/\">\n                        <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"corner-cards__card-inner-content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"corner-cards__card-heading\">Student Employment<\/h3>\n                                <p class=\"corner-cards__card-copy\">Campus jobs are a great way for students to help fund and supplement educational costs.<\/p>\n                                <div class=\"corner-cards__card-cta\">\n                                    Student Employment\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"context-image block-container context-image--right\" >\n    <div class=\"context-image__inner\">\n        <div class=\"context-image__image-column\">\n            <div class=\"context-image__image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"context-image__texture\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/images\/texture-context-image.png\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Financial Aid\" class=\"context-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2020\/08\/Financial-Aid-1.jpg\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"context-image__text-column\">\n            <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t        <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Ready to Apply? <\/h2>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t        <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">Find the dates and steps to successfully complete your financial aid application. Helpful forms, policies, and resources are available all in one place. <\/p>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t        <div class=\"base-lockup__cta\">\n\t\t\t            <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-resource block-container callout-resource--inner\" >\n    <div class=\"callout-resource__inner\">\n        <div class=\"callout-resource__lockup-column\">\n            <div class=\"callout-resource__lockup\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n\t\t    \t\t    \t\t\t<h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Financial Aid Contact<\/h2>\n\t\t    \t\t    \t\t\t<p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">We are committed to providing responsive and thorough service to students and families. We will respond to email and voicemail as soon as possible, almost always within one business day. If you are requesting a meeting, please let us know if a phone call, in person, or a Zoom meeting is preferred. <\/p>\n\t\t                        \t\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-resource__content-column\">\n            <div class=\"callout-resource__contact\">\n                <span class=\"callout-resource__contact-header\">Contact<\/span>\n                <address class=\"callout-resource__contact-text\">\n                    <span>Macalester Financial Aid<\/span><br>\n                    1600 Grand Avenue\n                    \t\t\t<br>Saint Paul, MN, 55105, USA (Mailing Address)\n\t\t    \t\t                        \t<br>651-696-6214\n                                        \t\t\t<br>800-231-7974\n\t\t    \t\t    \t\t\t<br><a href=\"mailto:financialaid@macalester.edu\">financialaid@macalester.edu<\/a>\n\t\t    \t\t                    <\/address>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    >\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t        <h2 class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">How much does Macalester cost per year?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><h5>2026-2027<\/h5>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Tuition<\/th>\n<td>$74,394<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Residence Hall<\/th>\n<td>$9,268<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Meal Plan<\/th>\n<td>$8,162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Activity Fee<\/th>\n<td>$230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Comprehensive Fee (sum of above)<\/th>\n<td>$92,154<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financial-aid\/tuition\/\">View comprehensive fee details.<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">Three out of five Macalester students qualify for need-based financial aid and more than half receive a merit-based scholarship (many students qualify for both need-based aid and merit-based scholarships). Use the tools below to learn more.<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financial-aid\/estimate\/\">Estimate your costs with MyinTuition and Net Price Calculator.<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">How do I apply for financial aid?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out our <\/span><a href=\"\/financialaid\/apply\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply for Aid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> section for more detailed info. The process is slightly different for domestic and international students.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What is the deadline for applying for aid?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The application deadline varies by decision plan (early decision, regular decision, transfer). Specific deadlines and instructions for each type of applicant can be found in our <\/span><a href=\"\/financialaid\/apply\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply for Aid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> section. To be considered for financial aid, you must indicate your intent to apply for aid when you complete your admission application.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-4\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">How can I learn more about my chances of receiving financial aid?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best place to start is our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/financialaid\/estimate\/\">MyinTuition quick estimator<\/a>. MyinTuition asks six financial questions and can take as little as three minutes to complete. This tool provides a range of aid eligibility estimates based on a 90 percent confidence interval. It&#8217;s a statistical\u00a0 model that gives you an idea of what Macalester students with financial situations similar to yours received in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you&#8217;ve tried MyinTuition, we encourage you to use our <a href=\"https:\/\/npc.collegeboard.org\/app\/macalester\">net price calculator<\/a> for a more precise estimate. The net price calculator asks more questions than MyinTuition and requires more effort, but also provides a more informed estimate.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-5\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">How will my financial aid change from year to year?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merit scholarships from Macalester are awarded at the time of admission and do not change from year to year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need-based financial aid generally stays about the same from year to year. However, students are required to reapply for need-based aid each year. The most common reasons that financial aid eligibility changes are significant changes in family income or siblings who graduate or enter college. Financial aid staff members can help to explain how these changes may effect aid eligibility in subsequent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>International students who qualify for need-based financial aid are provided with a four-year financial aid package at the time of admission.<\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-6\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-6\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What\u2019s the difference between need-based and merit aid?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-6\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most aid at Macalester is based on each applicant\u2019s financial need, hence, \u201cneed-based\u201d aid. We look at family income and other factors to determine aid packages. Macalester emphasizes need-based aid to keep college accessible to talented students from different economic backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macalester offers several scholarships that are based on academic merit rather than financial need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the exception of the National Merit Scholarship (which requires a special process), you\u2019ll automatically be considered for merit-based aid when you apply for admission to Macalester. Merit-based scholarships are awarded for a four-year period. If you qualify, you may receive need-based financial aid in addition to these scholarships.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-7\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-7\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Are there special application instructions for divorced parents?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-7\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macalester requires that both biological\/adoptive parents to provide their information to apply for Macalester financial aid. Each parent is expected to contribute to college costs to the best of their ability.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-8\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-8\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Am I eligible for financial aid when on a study away program?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-8\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who participate in Macalester-approved study away programs may apply for and receive financial aid. Macalester is committed to providing financial aid to ensure that students who wish to study away may do so. 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